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New Delhi: 27 Dead in rain rampage in Himachal Pradesh. Due to continuous rains and sudden floods in many states of North India, there was a huge loss of life and property. During this, due to landslides and water logging in many places, there has been heavy damage to the roads and many people are stranded at different places.
In Himachal Pradesh where at least 27 people have died due to heavy rains and landslides. On the other hand, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange’ alert for most of the districts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
On the other hand, in Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna river has crossed the danger mark much earlier than expected, due to which the threat of flood in the national capital has started deepening. Meanwhile, Indian Air Force officials told sources that they are prepared to deal with any flood situation in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi.
Himachal Pradesh
Torrential rains continued on Tuesday in Himachal Pradesh, the most affected by rains and floods in North India. The flash floods and landslides here have claimed 27 lives in the last two days. At the same time, electricity and water supply was also stopped in many areas, which are now being resumed gradually.
On the other hand, more than 300 tourists and local people are stranded in places like Chandratal, Pagal Nala and Lahaul-Spiti. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that efforts are on to rescue the stranded people and they can be airlifted if the weather clears.
Delhi
IMD has issued a forecast of light rain and cloudy weather on Wednesday. Due to this, the maximum and minimum temperature in the city is likely to be around 34 and 26 degree Celsius.
Meanwhile, due to heavy rains in the northern states, the water level of the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark on Monday evening itself, increasing the risk of flooding in the city. In such a situation, people living in flood prone areas were shifted to safer places and the old railway bridge was closed for road and rail traffic.
Uttarakhand
Landslides triggered by rain disrupted traffic on major highways in Uttarakhand and warned residents not to step out of their homes unless absolutely necessary.
In the last 24 hours, at least five pilgrims were killed and eight others were injured due to landslides and falling of stones from the mountains. At the same time, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has urged pilgrims and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel till the rains continue.
Meanwhile, 4,000 people are stuck between Gangotri and Gangnani due to the blockade of the Gangotri Highway, and arrangements are being made to bring them back by the Uttarkashi district administration.
Uttar Pradesh
As rains continued in most parts of Uttar Pradesh, three people died in rain-related incidents on Tuesday. The rains are expected to continue in the state till July 15. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be heavy to very heavy rainfall at many places in the western parts of the state.
Maharashtra
According to IMD, moderate rain is expected in Mumbai and its surrounding areas in the next 24 hours. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, IMD Mumbai recorded 1,043.8 mm of rainfall at the Santacruz observatory and 658.7 mm at the Colaba observatory in the last 15 days.
Punjab and Haryana
Ambala in Haryana and Patiala in Punjab have been most affected due to continuous rains for the last three days. Due to heavy rains here, the rivers came in spate and embankments were broken in major canals. Here in some parts of both the states, water entered the houses, from where people were evacuated to safer places.
