After North, now monsoon is wreaking havoc in western India... Rivers are in spate after heavy rains in several districts of Gujarat... Cities are in flood-like situation... Thousands of people have been rescued from low-lying areas... Whereas in Maharashtra too heavy rains have created havoc.
The Central Water Commission's (CWC) data showed the water level reached 205.8 metres at 6 pm. It is expected to drop to 205.45 metres by 4 am on Thursday.
Himachal weather: "Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms very likely to occur at most places in the districts of Chamba, Kangra. There is the possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated places," the IMD said.
As many as 1500 heavy vehicles were stranded due to the blockade of this road. These vehicles are important for winter stocking of various commodities for armed forces and locals of Ladakh.
Himachal Pradesh: IMD has issued a flood alert for parts of Himachal Pradesh including Chamba, Kangra, Shimla and Kullu.
Meanwhile, the flood situation in Delhi's Yamuna Bazar area remained grim even on Saturday after the River Yamuna's water levels reduced steadily.
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The city may also face a drinking water shortage as as the Delhi govt decided to cut down supply by 25 pc following the closure of three water treatment plants- Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla- due to the rising level of the Yamuna.
Traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali national highway between Mandi and Kullu was blocked following massive landslides along the swollen Beas river in Himachal Pradesh owing to overnight heavy rainfall.
Due to incessant rainfall, schools and colleges are closed in many districts of these states.
Heavy rain has lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh causing flash floods with roads and highways being damaged due to incessant rainfall.
Himachal Rain: Mandi's Panchvaktra temple submerged in flood Water of Beas river entered Mandi's Panchvaktra temple on Sunday. The picture of the temple reminded me of Bhimshila in Kedarnath
Heavy Rain Alert: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert in 7 state
Weather Updates: Rainfall activity ebbed in north India on Tuesday after three days of onslaught, revealing the extent of death and destruction as authorities reported at least 20 more fatalities and ramped up relief and rescue efforts.
PM in action on the situation worsened by floods and rains.. Talked to CM of Himachal-Uttarakhand...Assured all possible help.
Such pictures are coming out from the mountains which will make you shiver. Whether human or speechless, all are helpless in front of floods and rains. See in this report.
The storm put a brake on the pace of life in 23 states of the country.. The condition is worst in 7 states of North India..
Weather Updates: A total of 39 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in four north Indian states to tackle the heavy rains and floods.
Amid heavy downpours in the state of Himachal Pradesh, five people have been killed in separate incidents of landslides in the districts of Shimla, Kullu and Chamba, said officials on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh Government has declared two days holiday for all schools, and colleges affiliated with the state. Check details here.
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