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Monsoon Highlights: 284 people rescued from disaster-affected places in Uttarakhand, says SDRF
The IMD has also warned of the possibility of heavy downpours in Himachal Pradesh over the next 72 hours.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh, predicting heavy rainfall from July 15 to July 17. The districts affected by the alert are Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kangra, and Hamirpur. The IMD has warned of the possibility of heavy downpours in these areas over the next 72 hours....Read More
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In the aftermath of heavy rainfall earlier this week, floodwaters have begun receding from several locations in Punjab and Haryana. Despite this, relief efforts are still underway in flood-affected regions of both states. The recent downpour has impacted 14 districts in Punjab and 13 districts in Haryana.
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The rain-related incidents in both states have claimed the lives of at least 55 individuals. Official data reveals that Punjab recorded 29 deaths, while Haryana's death toll stands at 26.
Amid rain fury, 58 NDRF teams deployed in four states
Amid rain fury, 16 teams of the NDRF have been deployed in Delhi, 11 teams in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand each, and 10 teams in Punjab and Haryana.
284 rescued from disaster-affected places in Uttarakhand
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has rescued over 280 people from 42 affected places across the state so far this month, a senior officer said on Sunday.
IMD issues Orange alert for rain in four states
Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an orange alert for rain in four states including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand."#OrangeAlert: #Jharkhand & #Odisha likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on 16th July", IMD shared in a tweet. Further, IMD tweeted that Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are likely to recieve heavy to very heavy showers from July 16 to 17.
Monsoon floods caused ₹300 crore loss to industry in Himachal: Minister
The Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh Harshvardhan Chauhan on Saturday said that the monsoon rains have caused a loss of over 300 crore rupees to the Industrial sector of the state.
Uttarakhand: Bridge near India-China border ‘under threat’ due to rapid flow of water, says BRO
Border Roads Organisation on Sunday said a valley bridge near the India-China border, nine km ahead of Malari village is under threat due to the rapid flow of the river amid the monsoon fury in Uttarakhand, news agency ANI reported.
Uttarakhand: Landslide blocks Balwakot-Dharchula road, restoration work underway
Amid continuous rainfall, Balwakot-Dharchula road in Dharchula near the border area of the Pithoragarh district was blocked on Sunday following a landslide, a senior official told news agency ANI.
Increase in rainfall activity along the West coast of the country from July 17
“Light/moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall very likely to over Coastal Karnataka during 16th-20th July,” IMD said.
Heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh likely to continue for next 2 days
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next two days and over East Rajasthan on July 17-18, according to IMD forecast.
Punjab, Haryana on to restoring water, electricity supply as floodwater recedes
With floodwaters receding in many areas of Punjab and Haryana, authorities have started working on resumption of electricity, delivering regular drinking water supply, and repair the damaged infrastructure in flood-hit areas, officials said on Sunday.
Tripura launches free school boat service for students
The Tripura School Education Department launched a free boat service to ferry poor students living on the islands of Dumbur Lake in Gumati district to their school.
Rajasthan gets nearly 81% more than normal rainfall till July 15
Rajasthan has recorded ‘abnormal’ rainfall, 80.9 per cent more than the normal till July 15.
Normal rainfall in the state from June 1 to July 15 is 146.39 mm, against which Rajasthan has recorded 264.75 mm rain during the period this year, which is 80.9 per cent more than the normal rains.
'Abnormal' rainfall in 15 Rajasthan districts this monsoon
Fifteen of Rajasthan’s 33 districts have received ‘abnormal’ rainfall this monsoon season so far while there is no district under deficit rainfall category, according to official data.
However, Jaisalmer is falling under ‘scanty’ rainfall category (-60 per cent or less), according to a report from the water resources department.
Jharkhand, Odisha may get heavy rainfall today
Orange alert issued in West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Jharkhand & Odisha, which are likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on Sunday.
IMD issues orange alert in four states
East Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand & Chhattisgarh likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on Sunday and Monday; orange alert issued.
Uttarakhand: Dharchula administration issues travel advisory
The Dharchula administration appealed to people to travel only after contacting disaster control department.
As the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region, several roads were blocked and scores of people were stuck and stranded due to landslides.
Uttarakhand: Landslide blocks Balwakot-Dharchula road
Amid continuous rainfall, Balwakot-Dharchula road in Dharchula near the border area of the Pithoragarh district was blocked on Sunday following a landslide, a senior official said.
The landslide also damaged the mobile and power poles on the 200-metre road, affecting mobile and electricity network in the region, he said.
Dharchula's Joint Magistrate, Divesh Shashani, has ordered the company concerned to carry out the road restoration work on an immediate basis.
‘Possibility of ₹5000 crs loss due to floods’: Himachal CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed concerns over the possibility of nearly ₹5,000 crore in losses due to floods in the state. The Chief Minister stated that compensation of ₹1,45,000 has been provided to those whose houses were completely damaged and ₹1 lakh to those with partially damaged houses.
Dharamshala gets heavy rain
Rain lashes parts of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
47 villages still submerged in Assam's Biswanath
The flood situation in Biswanath of Assam is still grim as nearly 32,400 people have been affected in the Biswanath Sub-Division.
47 villages under Biswanath Sub-Division are still under water and the flood waters submerged 858 hectares of crop area.
'Panchvaktra Temple did not suffer any damage…': Himachal Governor
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday visited the flood-affected areasand said that the 16th-century Panchvaktra Temple did not suffer any damage due to the floods.
Kedarnath temple was not damaged despite floods, similarly, this temple did not suffer any damage even though a lot of bridges collapsed,” Shukla said while talking to ANI.
Heavy downpour in J&K leads to waterlogging
Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Jammu and Kashmir, causes waterlogging at several places.
Vehicle movement restarts in Uttarakhand's Joshimath Malari Highway
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Vehicular movement resumes after a temporary bridge replaced the one that was washed away due to a spate in the Deogarh drain near Malari Highway, Jumma.
More downpour forecast for Uttarakhand
There is a possibility of more rainfall in Uttarakhand on 16-17 July. For today, a red alert has been issued in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Haridwar districts. There will be a slight reduction in rainfall on July 18: Vikram Singh, Director, Meteorological Department, Dehradun
Monsoon floods caused ₹300 crore loss to industry in Himachal: Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan
The Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh Harshvardhan Chauhan on Saturday said that the monsoon rains have caused a loss of over 300 crore rupees and infrastructural damages to the Industrial sector of the state.
He said that the state government is reviving after the losses and the production of industrial produce has also hampered.
Downpour continues in UP, 10 killed in rain-related incidents in 24 hours
Ten people were killed in rain-related incidents in the past 24 hours, the Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner said in a statement issued at 9 pm on Saturday, as showers continue to lash the state.
