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Monsoon highlights: Temporary iron bridge washed away in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh cloudburst
Monsoon News highlights: IMD on Tuesday said that a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.
Monsoon News highlights: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an orange alert for Pune in Maharashtra, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall, especially on Wednesday night. The weather department on Tuesday also said that a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours, which it said may turn into low pressure from July 20-22. The cyclonic circulation is likely to move west-northwestward across north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand during the next two to three days....Read More
IMD has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in parts of Telangana in the next few days. On Wednesday, it said, heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts - Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nizamabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and others. The Southwest Monsoon has been active over Telangana. In its forecast for Hyderabad and neighbourhood for the next 48 hours, the Met Centre said light to moderate rain or thundershowers and at times intense spells are very likely to occur in the city.
Seven dead as heavy rains triggered landslides, damage houses in J-K's Kathua
Seven people, including four children, were killed after heavy rains triggered landslides and left several houses damaged in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said.
A joint rescue operation by police, Army and locals was going on as one more person was believed to be trapped under the debris of a collapsed house in Bani Tehsil.
Uttarakhand rains: Temporary iron bridge washed away in Pithoragarh cloudburst
A temporary iron bridge was washed away in a cloudburst in the Kalapani area near the India-China border here, amid heavy rains in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.
Gujarat: Heavy rains batter parts of Saurashtra, cause flood-like situation
Torrential downpours hit parts of Gujarat’s Saurashtra regions on Wednesday, causing flooding in low-lying areas and cutting off several villages, prompting authorities to move people to safer areas in many places.
Heavy rainfall alert for Konkan Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat
The India Metrological Department has issued a red alert for the regions of Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat due to threat of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The meteorological department has further warned of the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 204.4 mm, on the 19th of July.
J-K: 8 killed in floods, landslides in upper reaches of Kathua
At least eight people were killed due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the upper reaches of Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the police said.
According to officials, the incident took place at upper reaches of Bani Tehsil of Kathua district.
Injured people electrocuted at Namami Gange project site in Uttarakhand airlifted
People injured due to electrocution at the under-construction Namami Gange project on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Chamoli are being air lifted to AIIMS Rishikesh by helicopter for treatment. So far 15 people have died in this incident.
Watch: High tide waves hit Mumbai's Marine Drive
High tide waves hit Mumbai's Marine Drive.
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Heavy rains create flood-like situation in Jammu; many rivers breach danger mark
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended, while authorities ordered the closure of schools in Doda and Kishtwar districts as heavy rains lashed the Jammu region, creating a flood-like situation at many places, officials said on Wednesday.
They said rivers and rivulets at many places, especially in Kathua and Samba districts, have reached close to or crossed the flood alert level. The weather office has predicted more rains in the region.
Heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu division overnight, triggering mudslides and landslides at several places along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district, forcing authorities to suspend traffic, the officials said.
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Red alert issued for Raigad, Orange for Mumbai: IMD
IMD scientist Sunil Kamble said on Wednesday, “We issued a red alert for the Raigad district and an orange alert for Mumbai. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Raigad and Mumbai in the coming days.”
Several feared dead due to electrocution at Namami Gange project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Several feared dead due to electrocution at Namami Gange project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Heavy rains damage several houses in J-K’s Kathua, 5 dead
Five people, including three children, were killed after heavy rains triggered landslides and left several houses damaged in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.
Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Rakesh Minhas ordered an immediate ex-gratia relief of ₹50,000 to the kin of the deceased.
“We have five confirmed deaths in rain-related incidents, while three others are still trapped under the debris of a collapsed house in Bani Tehsil,” Minhas told PTI.
Expressing condolences over the loss of lives, he said an immediate relief of ₹50,000 for the next of kin of deceased and ₹25,000 to the injured was sanctioned.
(PTI)
Police station flooded after heavy rains in Maharashtra's Raigad
Incessant rains resulted in flooding at Rasayani police station in Maharashtra's Raigad district on Wednesday morning, hampering the work.
The entire police station premises including rooms was flooded, and policemen had to wade through over a foot of water.
Raigad Superintendant of Police (SP), Somnath Gharge, said that Rasayani police station has been inundated due to heavy rainfall in the city.
The SP also mentioned that a village on the river bank also flooded after heavy downpour and that locals had to be evacuated and shifted to safe places.
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J-K: Schools closed in Doda due to heavy rainfall
The authorities closed all government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district for the students on Wednesday in view of the heavy rainfall.
"It has been decided that all Government/Private schools of District Doda will remain closed for students on July 19 for the well-being of our students in light of the inclement weather conditions," DC Doda said.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused landslides in several places.
The National Highway-44 in Ramban district was blocked due to shooting stones and mud slush, said an official on Wednesday.
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Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand leads to rise in river water levels; SDRF teams on high alert
Incessant rainfall in the hilly and plain areas in Uttarakhand for the past nine days has resulted in an increase in water levels of the rivers and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been told to remain on high alert, authorities said on Wednesday.
As per SDRF officials, nine days of constant rain in Uttarakhand's hilly and plain regions caused the rivers' water levels to rise, subsequently, the SDRF personnel have been instructed to maintain a high degree of alertness.
"River Ganga is once again in spate as a result of constant rain that has been falling in the plains and hills of all of Uttarakhand for the past nine days, increasing the risk of flooding in the nearby areas. With the unexpected increase in the water level of river Ganga, there is a danger of flood in the coastal areas of Mayakund, Chandrabhaga, Chandreshwarnagar etc," said officials.
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Several houses collapse after heavy rains in J-K’s Kathua, four killed
Four people were killed Wednesday and several others feared trapped after over half-a-dozen houses collapsed due to heavy rains in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police officer said.
A rescue operation, being supervised by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua Shivdeep Singh Jamwal, is underway in the affected villages of Bani tehsil, the officer said.
He said a house collapsed in Surjan village, killing two people while three are feared trapped.
Reports of house collapse were also received from several other villages in Bani tehsil, resulting in the death of two people, the officer said.
(PTI)
J-K: Mata Vaishno Devi yatra on new track suspended as Katra witnesses record rainfall
The new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine has been closed for pilgrims in view of landslide threat as Katra town in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district received the heaviest rainfall in past 43 years.
Chopper service to the shrine has also been suspended because of inclement weather. However, pilgrims can reach the shrine atop Trikuta Hills will continue on the old track, officials said on Wednesday.
"Yatra has been suspended on the new track due to the threat of landslides. However, the yatra is going on the old track," Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Anshul Garg told PTI.
Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine, received 315.4 mm of rain in 24 hours.
(PTI)
Watch: Water level of Yamuna continues to rise in Agra, UP
The water level of the Yamuna River continues to increase in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Watch: Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai
Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai.
Schools, colleges shut in Maharashtra's Chandrapur
District Collector Vinay Gowda of Maharashtra's Chandrapur has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today in view of heavy rainfall.
Watch: Flood situation in several areas of Assam's Sivasagar
Flood situation in several areas of Assam's Sivasagar, due to rise in water level of Disang & Dikhow rivers. NDRF & SDRF team rescue people from affected areas.
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Schools, colleges shut in Maharashtra's Raigad
Raigad District Collector Yogesh Mhase has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in the district today in view of heavy rains.
IMD has issued a 'Red' alert for Palghar, and Raigad districts and an 'Orange' alert for Thane, Mumbai and Ratnagiri today.
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Red alert for ghat areas in Pune, Lonavla gets 210 mm rain in 24 hrs
According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast, a red alert has been issued in ghat areas of Pune district for the first time this monsoon season for Wednesday, July 19. Western ghat areas around the city are likely to get heavy rain over the next 24 hours, and weather experts have recommended residents avoid visiting them.
Moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai; orange alert for July 19
Mumbai and its suburbs received moderate to heavy rainfall during the day and the weather department has issued an orange alert for the city for Wednesday predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places, officials said.
The weather bureau has issued a red alert for neighbouring Raigad and Palghar districts predicting heavy to very rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rain at isolated places for Wednesday. An orange alert is sounded for Thane district.
As per the IMD (India Meteorological Department) classification, an orange alert is for a rainfall range between 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in a day, while a red alert is issued when rainfall above 204.5 mm is expected for a 24-hour duration.
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Water levels of Delhi's Yamuna come below danger mark
Water level of River Yamuna comes below the danger mark. At 6 am, the water level was recorded to be at 205.25 meters in Delhi.
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Waterlogging in Gujarat's Rajkot due to incessant rainfall
Severe waterlogging in Dhoraji city of Rajkot district due to incessant rainfall. (18.07). Around 300 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the last few hours. 70 people have been shifted to safer places.
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