Because of the heavy rains and massive waterlogging in Gujarat, three trains such as Ahmedabad-Vadodara Intercity Express, Vadodara-Ahmedabad Intercity Express and Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity Express -- have been affected in the state.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel spoke over the phone to collectors of Morbi, Kutch, Rajkot, Surendranagar and Bhavnagar districts of the Saurashtra region, and Bharuch and Dang districts in south Gujarat late Sunday to review the situation.
The incident occurred when water from the mountain started flowing on the stairs of Sundha Mata temple in the Jaswantpura area of the district.
Amidst the ongoing operations, the Indian Army also addressed urgent health concerns by providing medical assistance to seven civilians in the affected areas, ensuring their well-being during the crisis.
As Jaipur airport was seen being flooded amid heavy rains. many passengers were seen having difficulty in boarding their connecting flights to their next destinations.
As the subways and underpasses were closed for non-motorised transport (NMT) and pedestrians in Gurugram after heavy rains, the city residents had to stay indoors and reschedule their plans.
Himachal rains: Officials said that more than 100 people have been killed in rain-related incidents and the state has suffered losses of about Rs 842 crores between June 27 and August 9.
Uttarakhand news: The dead were identified as Balwinder Kaur (14) and Sona Kaur (24), Pande said. The injured included five-year-old Seema, sisters Pawandeep and Amandeep Kaur, Geeta Kathait and the driver Uvaish.
Rajasthan rains: According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, Mohangarh and Bhaniyana in Jaisalmer district recorded 260 mm and 206 mm of rainfall, respectively, till 8:30 am.
The district administration reached out to NDRF on Monday morning after seven fishermen were stranded in Valsad due to heavy rainfall.
Multiple temples on the banks of the Godavari River were inundated following the incessant rainfall in Nashik for the past 24 hours.
Heavy rains in Delhi caused severe flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Rajendra Nagar, trapping several students in the basement. The bodies of two students have been recovered, and the search for missing students continues. Rescue operations face challenges due to the lack of lighting.
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The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the coming days which may worsen the conditions even more. Meanwhile, the NDRF has kickstarted its rescue and relief operation in the rainfall-affected region.
Around 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who spoke to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assured them of all possible assistance from the Central government to tide over the situation.
Rivers are also flowing above the danger mark at certain places in Bagaha, Purnea, Supaul, Darbhanga, Khagaria and Jhanjharpur.
Videos captured the sight of swift waters flooding the streets of Ruidoso, a village in south-central New Mexico, on Wednesday. Monsoon thunderstorms the previous day had unleashed several inches of rain within a short span of hours.
According to Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal addressing the National State Assembly, at least 47 people lost their lives due to heavy monsoon rains in Nepal. He stated that four fatalities were attributed to floods triggered by the monsoon, while landslides claimed the lives of 24 individuals.
Considering the incessant torrential rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert in Changlang, Namsai, Lohit, Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, and Lower Siang districts. It has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days.
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