Locals watch the flow of rainwater on roads in flood-affected areas after heavy rains in Ranchi, Friday, August 2, 2024.
The local weather bureau has issued a yellow warning for heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning in remote areas of Himachal Pradesh until August 8
Monsoon conditions are likely to remain active with light to heavy rains in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana this week till August 10.
Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in isolated areas of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra till August 5 as the Indian Meteorological Department predicts that the region will be affected by “deep depression”.
Yellow alert for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh has been sounded for 5 consecutive days
A total of 87 roads are closed in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains, flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the past five days.
The local meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning in parts of Himachal Pradesh until August 8 (Thursday).
According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, of the roads closed due to vehicular traffic, 30 roads were closed in Kullu, 25 in Mandi, 14 in Lahaul and Spiti and Shimla Nine roads were closed, seven roads were closed in Kangra and two roads were closed in Kinnaur district.
The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in three districts of Himachal Pradesh has increased to 11, with two more bodies recovered from the Mandi district.
On the evening of July 31, a series of heavy rains hit Nirmand, Saini and Malana in Kullu, Padar in Mandi and Rampur division in Shimla, causing serious damage. More than 40 people are still injured. Missing.
Waterlogging, flood-like situation in Valsad, Gujarat
Due to heavy rainfall, Valsad district is still experiencing flooding and flood-like conditions.
Commenting on the situation, Valsad DM Anasuya R Jha said, “Due to heavy rainfall in Valsad district over the past few days, the water level of Auranga river has surged… More than 150 people have been evacuated… Our team and officials are working … No matter the situation, our team is capable and will work.
Alert issued after water levels rise in two rivers in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district administration on Sunday issued an alert to people living in low-lying areas as river levels rose due to heavy rainfall, officials said.
The water levels in the Halkai and Swarnareka rivers have been rising over the past few days due to incessant rainfall in the state.
Red alert for Palghar, Pune, Satara; orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Nashik on August 4
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for August 4 for Palghar, Pune and Satara districts of Maharashtra. Orange alert has been issued in , Sindhudurg and Nashik.
In its forecast, the IMD said that Palghar is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and even very heavy rainfall at individual places.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will visit flood-affected areas in Pune on Monday. Sources said he will meet with regional governments and other agencies involved in disaster relief efforts.
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