Monsoon Highlights Updates: People Being Moved To Safer Areas As Yamuna River Crosses Evacuation Mark In Delhi
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Haryana: A portion of a flyover in Panchkula washed away due to heavy rainfall in the city. Cracks were also seen at many places on the road.
After visiting the Yamuna Bazar area, Delhi LG VK Saxena says, "...Waterlogging has become a yearly ritual. Sewage cleaning is not done, and drain water is not treated properly. Due to all these things which have been not done for years, waterlogging occurs. Desilting of Yamuna should be done regularly. Najafgarh drain desilting should be done regularly. I will try to see to it that attention is paid to all this so that people don't have to face this...Nature doesn't inform us in advance, we have to be prepared for it."
Delhi LG on Tuesday will visit the Yamuna River near Yamuna Bazar, followed by visits to the Pragati Maidan tunnel, Minto Bridge and Zakhira underpass.
Mandi in Himachal Pradesh faces a flood-like situation as river Beas swells due to incessant rainfall here. Latest visuals from the city.
Haryana | Water level of Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar rises, and houses located along the floodplains are damaged.
Delhiites residing in the flood-prone areas near River Yamuna are now being shifted to safer locations as the river exceeded the 'Evacuation Mark' of 206 metres on Tuesday amid heavy rainfall.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "Every year during monsoon, we have to face natural calamities. We get on alert mode as soon as this season comes...We have requested all Chardham Yatra pilgrims to be alert and initiate their Yatra only after taking note of the weather. Kanwar Yatra is also underway. It is raining at several locations and the Administration is monitoring it..."
Tamil Nadu: Heavy rain lashed the Madurai district; more than 20 trees were uprooted and vehicles were damaged in various parts of the district. Commuters were seen facing difficulties. There was no loss of life in the incident.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: The water level of the river increases due to the explosion of a glacier in Jumma village. No loss of life or property was reported, confirm police officials (10.07)
Delhi | The water level in Yamuna River crosses the danger mark of 205.33 mtr, touching 206.24 mtr; the high flood level is--207.49 mtr: Central Water Commission
Haryana: Heavy rains caused water-logging in several villages of Karnal. People faced problems due to water-logging.
Uttarakhand | In the midst of the ongoing heavy rains across the state, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami took stock of the current situation across the state on Monday by conducting a surprise inspection at the Disaster Control Room located in the Secretariat, Dehradun.
India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Tuesday, issued "red" and "orange" alerts for several districts of the hill state for the next 24 hours. "A red alert has been issued for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued in Una, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Chamba. A flash flood warning has been issued for Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti for the next 24 hours," said senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma on Monday, as reported by ANI.
People were seen walking on the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway after it was severely waterlogged due to intense rainfall.
Three people were killed and as many seriously injured in incidents of roof collapse following heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur and Badaun districts while continued showers disrupted normal life in different districts of the state on Monday.
Holiday declared for students of classes Nursery to fifth in all govt and govt-aided schools under the Directorate of Education in Delhi.
Water level in Yamuna river breaches danger mark at Old Railway Bridge. The water of the river is flowing at 207.49 meters.
Incessant rain triples cases of typhoid, throat infection in Delhi, reports PTI.
All MCD schools, MCD-aided and Recognised schools will remain closed for students on 11th July in Delhi, in view of heavy rainfall.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets flood-affected people at a relief camp in Mohali.
PM Narendra Modi dialed Himachal CM Sukhu and inquired about the ground situation in the state. He also assured all possible assistance.
"I am virtually in touch with District Commissioner Kullu. I will personally visit the affected areas when the weather improves. The videos that I have received show the extent of havoc which hasn't been seen in the last 50 years," says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on damage due to incessant rainfall across the state.
He said that the state has reported a loss of nearly Rs 3,000 Cr-4,000 Cr and now the focus is on restoration.
"There's active western disturbance along with low-pressure area over northeast Rajasthan. Monsoon trough is also very active. Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have received very heavy rainfall," says Naresh Kumar, IMD Scientist.
BJP leader & former Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur visits Mandi to review the situation as the district is ravaged by flash floods and landslides following incessant rainfall in the state
He says, "We have never seen this situation in past several years and we have very worried after seeing the situation of the state. Rise in water level is seen in several small and big rivers of the state. 14 people have died till now. The thing to be worried about is if the situation continues to be the same, a lot of destruction will be seen."
River Yamuna in Delhi crosses the warning level. At 2 pm, water level of the river recorded at 204.88 metres at Old Railway Bridge. The danger level of the river is 205.33 metres. At 2 pm, 2,13,679 cusecs of water has been released from Hathnikund Barrage.
"Mohali, Punjab: I spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday. He enquired about the flood situation and we explained that the situation is currently under control and that we will reach out to him if there is a need. We have information from Patiala where the river has reached danger levels...If need be, the NDRF teams are ready and the army also has its camps at a number of places...: CM Bhagwant Mann on rain situation in the state, as quoted by ANI.
IMD issues Red Alert for Chandigarh, Panchkula (Haryana), and Mohali (Punjab); heavy rainfall is expected in the next three hours, as reported by ANI.
Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that so far more than 20 people have lost their lives due to road accidents. He also said that deaths due to landslides and flash floods are not as high. Briefing about the situation amid incessant rain in the hill state, Negi said that over 1300 roads including major national highways, district, and link roads in the state are affected.
"So far, more than 20 people have lost their lives majorly due to road accidents and similar reasons. The loss of lives due to landslides & flash floods is not as high. Over 1300 roads including major national highways, district, and link roads in the state are affected. We are on high alert for the next two days," Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said, as quoted by ANI.
"There is a state of complete disaster in Mandi district. Many buildings, bridges and parking lots have been washed away. Our local teams and SHOs have done good work in evacuating citizens," SSP Mandi, Soumya Sambasivan said, as quoted by ANI.
According to the Government bulletin, Yamuna has crossed the warning mark of 204.5 metres in Delhi.
River Yamuna inches closer to the warning level. At 12 noon, the water level of the river was recorded at 204.36 metres at Old Railway Bridge. The warning level of the river is 204.50 metres. The situation is arising due to the continuous release of water into the river, from Hathinkund Barrage. At 12 noon, 2,17,003 cusecs of water has been released from the Barrage.
A spell of moderate rainfall likely over Delhi during next 2 hours
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal holds a meeting with all ministers, officers and mayor over the situation in the national capital due to incessant rainfall.
Following heavy incessant rainfall in the national capital led to seepage and leakage in some courtrooms in the Delhi High Court.
As per a communication issued by the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA), some Courts have been shifted to other courtrooms following the leakage, as reported by The Bar And Bench.
" We're expecting the water level in Yamuna River to cross 204 m by tomorrow...govt will take all the necessary preparations, if the water level of Yamuna crosses 205 m, we will evacuate the people in nearby areas. CM has called an emergency meeting today of all departments & will review the preparedness...leaves of all officials have been cancelled and all have been instructed to be on the field...": Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on the rain situation in the national capital, as quoted by ANI.
BJP national president JP Nadda spoke with former Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur and the party's state president Rajeev Bindal to assess the damages in the state due to heavy rainfall there, as reported by ANI. He also directed the party workers to help the affected people in the state.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has requested people stay inside their homes for 24 hours. He also informed that three helpline numbers have been issued for emergency situations.
"I again request the people of Himachal, please stay inside your homes for the next 24 hours because there is a chance of heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours...we have arranged 3 helpline numbers 1100, 1070 and 1077...you can call these numbers in case of any emergency and I will also be available 24 hours...": Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, as quoted by ANI.
A portion of the wall of the hospital fell towards a vacant plot adjacent to the railway line when the two were passing by, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi said. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital where the woman was declared brought dead, he said. The girl has been stated to be out of danger.
An FIR has been registered in connection with the matter, police said, adding an investigation is underway. In Rohini, a 49-year-old auto driver died after a tree fell on his auto, police said.
Rajender, seriously injured, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead, a senior police officer said.
A man, hailing from Rajasthan's Churu district, drowned while bathing in a natural pond in Gairatpur Bas village amid heavy rain here on Sunday, with his cousin who was with him still untraced, police said, as reported by the news agency PTI. The NDRF and civil defence teams recovered the body of one of them late evening.
The search for the other cousin continued till late 8 pm when it was called off. Search for him will continue tomorrow, said an official.
According to police, 33-year-old Jaikant, a worker at a private firm in Gurugram, and 20-year-old Aditya had gone to the pond on Sunday afternoon to bathe in it. But after some time, they disappeared into the water.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls a meeting at the Secretariat this afternoon, in the wake of the situation in the city due to incessant heavy rainfall. Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi and concerned officers will attend the meeting. The rise in the level of river Yamuna will also be discussed in the meeting.
Cloudburst near Himachal Pradesh's Solan amid rain havoc in the hill state, as reported by PTI.
A man, hailing from Rajasthan's Churu district, drowned while bathing in a natural pond in Gairatpur Bas village amid heavy rain here on Sunday, with his cousin who was with him still untraced, police said, as reported by PTI. The NDRF and civil defence teams recovered the body of one of them late evening.
The search for the other cousin continued till late 8 pm when it was called off. Search for him will continue tomorrow, said an official.
According to police, 33-year-old Jaikant, a worker at a private firm in Gurugram, and 20-year-old Aditya had gone to the pond on Sunday afternoon to bathe in it. But after some time, they disappeared into the water. Some locals informed the police about their possible drowning, after teams of civil defence and NDRF were rushed to the pond and a search for the two was taken up.
Incessant rains and landslides in Uttarakhand claimed six lives on Sunday and authorities in the hill state have sounded a red alert as the water level rose in all major rivers, including the Ganga, amid a forecast of more heavy showers in the next two days, as reported by PTI. In view of the inclement weather, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged the people to avoid unnecessary movement and requested pilgrims coming to the state to plan their journey only after getting the latest weather information to avoid inconvenience.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a meeting of civil and police officers to review the arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Sinha said he also discussed efforts underway to restore traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway which has been closed due to landslides at several places due to rains.
"Chaired a meeting with Civil Admin & Police officials to review arrangements for ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra after inclement weather had disrupted the pilgrimage for two days. Directed officials to ensure every possible assistance, lodging & food arrangements for pilgrims," Sinha said in a series of tweets after the late evening meeting.
The Pragati Maidan tunnel was closed on Sunday for traffic due to waterlogging while the Minto Road bridge was shut for nearly two hours due to the incessant rain pounding the national capital, PTI reported citing a government official.
Yamuna water level is rising in Delhi, the water level was recorded at 203.62 m at the old railway bridge at 9 pm today. The warning level is 204.50 m. Water is continuously being released from Hathinkund Barrage in Yamuna. The Delhi government has issued a flood warning after one lakh cusecs of water was released from Hathinkund barrage at 4 pm
Waterlogging and traffic jam in Delhi's ITO, after incessant rainfall
17 trains running from Moradabad division have been cancelled and many trains have been short-terminated after water came on the rail track of two railway sections of Ambala Railway Division: Moradabad Railway Division
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and took updates about losses due to heavy rainfall. He has also assured all possible help to both states.
Gurugram district administration issues an advisory stating "All Government and Private Schools (including Play schools etc.) falling in Gurugram district are hereby directed to remain closed tomorrow i.e. on 10th of July in larger public interest and for safety & security of the students."
Himachal Pradesh: A spate in the Beas River has submerged Mandi's Panchvaktra temple.
The Minister of Public Works (PWD) in Delhi, Atishi, has emphasised the significant rainfall of over 150 mm in the last 24 hours, breaking a 40-year record. In response to the unprecedented downpour, Atishi has confirmed that the city is making the necessary preparations to deal with such heavy rainfall. The minister also stated that since the morning, all ministers have been actively engaged in fieldwork to address the waterlogging and related challenges caused by the heavy precipitation.
PWD (Public Works Department) Minister Atishi inspects waterlogged areas in ITO.
News agency PTI shared visuals from Delhi's Srinivaspuri where a wall of a government school collapsed due to heavy rainfall. Delhi minister Atishi said the wall was 35 years old and termed 150 mm of rainfall in the city an "unusual climate event".
The last 24 hours have witnessed heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, with Una recording 228 mm of rain. As a result, a red alert has been issued for the state, indicating the possibility of severe weather conditions. The districts of Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kullu, and Mandi have been placed under a heavy rain alert, while Solan, Shimla, and Sirmaur are under an orange alert. Additionally, Lahaul Spiti has been issued a yellow alert. Sandeep Kumar Sharma, a senior scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla, provided this information, highlighting the need for caution in the affected areas.
Several parts of Ladakh experienced unseasonal snowfall and heavy rainfall, causing disruptions and prompting the meteorological department to issue a red alert, news agency PTI reported citing officials.
Minto bridge underpass closed again amid heavy rainfall in Delhi.
Incessant rainfall in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, led to the washout of a portion of a road, posing a significant risk to commuters. The heavy flow of water resulted in the erosion and collapse of a section of the road, creating a hazardous situation for vehicles.
Himachal Pradesh: Mandi-Kullu National Highway closed due to landslides and rock-slides from mountains near Shani Mandir Aut. Mandi-Kullu road via Kataul closed due to landslides. Pandoh-Gohar-Chalchowk-Baggy-Sundernagar road open but heavy-vehicular movement restricted: Mandi Police (ANI)
Floodgates of Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake opened after the water level in the lake rises following heavy rainfall in the area, ANI reported.
Delhi Minister Atishi visits Tilak Bridge, ITO areas to review the situation after Delhi receives heavy rainfall
Delhi has received 150mm of rain. All Delhi ministers and Mayor are examining the spots where waterlogging might happen. All pumping stations were functioning yesterday. Now, we are working to enhance our capacity. It is expected that the water level in Yamuna river will rise by 11th July as 45,000 cusecs water has been released from Hathni Kund today: Minister Atishi (ANI)
Till now, 20 trains are affected due to heavy rains in the northern parts of the country: Northern Railway
Portion of National Highway 3 washed away by overflowing Beas river in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (ANI)
A team of SDRF safely evacuated six people who were trapped in their homes due to the rise in the water level of the Beas River in the lower market of Pandoh today. Beas River in spate amid continuous heavy rainfall in Mandi and Kullu of Himachal Pradesh.
Traffic movement is restricted on National Highway 3 from Mandi towards Kullu due to landslides.
Himachal Pradesh | Police yesterday safely rescued a group of 30 college students travelling from Spiti to Manali who were stuck on the national highway between Gramphu to Chota Dharra due to flash floods and landslide.
Delhi wakes up to rain lashing several parts of the city.
Jammu & Kashmir: Amarnath Yatra remains temporarily suspended due to bad weather.
Jammu Srinagar National Highway (NH44) still closed for vehicular traffic at Ramban due to landslide: Deputy Commissioner Ramban (ANI)
Landslides have occurred along multiple sections of the four-lane roads and their connecting link roads in the Bilaspur district as a result of recent heavy rains. Because of these conditions, authorities have issued a travel advisory advising people to avoid travelling on four-lane roads. Instead, they are advised to travel on the old National Highway from Nauni to Swarghat. The Himachal Pradesh Traffic, Tourist, and Railways Police made the announcement, emphasising the importance of prioritising safety and caution in the face of potential landslip hazards.
The ITO area of Delhi experienced significant traffic congestion after a heavy downpour soaked the city, exacerbating the city's already-existing traffic problems. The rainwater inundated the streets, making commuting difficult and causing gridlock in the congested ITO region. As vehicles struggled to navigate the flooded roads, traffic came to a halt, causing frustration and delays for motorists.
Since this morning, the capital city of Delhi has been experiencing heavy rain, resulting in widespread waterlogging on the streets. An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Dilip Pandey, has addressed the situation, assuring the public that the government is actively monitoring the situation.
The monsoon season in India has brought early rains to Punjab and Haryana, surprising many. Normally, the monsoon arrives in these areas on July 5th, but it arrived earlier this year. As the monsoon intensifies, a Western Disturbance has formed, resulting in rain forecasts for both states over the next two days. Ajay Kumar Singh of the Chandigarh Scientific Meteorological Department confirmed the issuance of orange and yellow alerts across various locations, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall.
A section of the wall surrounding Deshbandhu College in Delhi's Kalkaji area collapsed, causing significant damage to several cars. The incident occurred in the midst of heavy rain in the city, exacerbating the situation.
Traffic jam witnessed in Panchsheel Marg after rain lashed national capital, ANI reported.
As rain continues to lash parts of Delhi, Delhiites were seen dragging vehicles that were stuck in waist-deep water on Saturday.
"This week, North-West India, including Delhi will witness rain, the intensity of the rain will be high for 2-3 days and intensity will reduce after that...there will be some relief from heat during this period": said Charan Singh, Head, IMD, Delhi, ANI reported.
Delhi | Police barricading put in place at Minto Bridge underpass to stop traffic movement as it witnesses waterlogging at the spot. Several parts of the city are witnessing severe waterlogging following incessant rainfall.
Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Delhi, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city. (Visuals from Connaught Place)
Severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Rabindra Nagar area of Delhi following incessant rainfall in the city.
IMD issued Red Alert for Himachal Pradesh, says, "Heavy to Very heavy with Extremely heavy rainfall (over 204.4 mm) expected on the 8th & 9th of July. Stay safe, be prepared for flooding and landslides." Under the influence of an active western disturbance, intense spells of extremely heavy rainfall are likely at isolated places in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts on July 8 and 9, it said in a statement. A 'red' alert of extremely heavy rains implies the possibility of more than 204 mm of downpour in a day.
Incessant rainfall in Delhi leaves several parts of the city waterlogged. Visuals from Akbar Road.
The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati is gearing up to combat the monsoon with full preparedness and safety protocols, an official release said on Saturday. The airport might face extreme difficulties due to unpredictable rainfall patterns, heavy rainfall causing recurring floods and low-lying water-filled nearby areas outside the boundary wall. LGBIA has implemented several plans and procedures to mitigate any potential disturbance in operations, a release from the airport authorities said. Dedicated manpower has been deployed by the airport authorities for cleaning drains at multiple locations in the facility. Heavy construction machines are being used to make trenches for the proper flow of rainwater along the periphery of the boundary walls on the airside of the airport terminal, reported PTI.
Amid incessant rainfall, Amarnath Yatra that began on July 1 has been suspended temporarily. Rescue operations to save the stranded will begin soon. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tweeted, "Amarnath Yatra suspended for the time being, on account of inclement weather. Efforts are being made to evacuate the stranded Yatris as soon as the weather shows even the slightest improvement..."
Karnataka ministers will visit rain-affected coastal areas in Dakshin Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts today. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda will visit rain-affected areas in Uttara Kannada and Udupi in charge Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar will visit the areas in Udupi, reported ANI.
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to inclement weather conditions as rain continued to lash most parts of Kashmir, officials said.
The yatra remains suspended from both the Pahalgam and the Baltal routes for the second day due to the inclement weather. No pilgrim was allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine this morning, they said. According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, as reported by PTI.
The highway was blocked due to landslides caused by the rain. The yatra was suspended along both the routes on Friday after rain lashed many parts of Kashmir. The heavy showers, which started early on Friday, forced the suspension of the pilgrimage and the devotees were stopped at the Baltal and the Nunwan base camps.
Rain-related incidents have claimed 43 lives in Himachal Pradesh with the state suffering a cumulative loss of Rs 352 crore since the arrival of monsoon on June 24, according to the state emergency operation centre. During the span of two weeks, as many as 79 persons have sustained injuries while four have gone missing.
The total number of deaths under the centre notified disasters like landslides, flash floods and cloudbursts is one.Meanwhile, the number of deaths in state-notified disasters, including road accidents, accidental drowning, fire, snake bite, falling from height, electrocution and others is 42, according to officials.
Of these 17 have died in road accidents, eight after falling from height and seven due to accidental drowning, according to the centre.
With the death of a woman in a landslip early Friday, the toll in rain-related mishaps in the twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi this week has risen to eight, as reported by PTI. A 47-year-old woman was killed when part of a hill caved in on her house at Nandavara village in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Her 20-year-old daughter was rescued from the debris.
In another incident reported from Udupi district, a bike rider lost his life after a huge tree fell over the vehicle when he was passing through Belman town on the Karkala-Padubidri state highway on Thursday night.
The deceased Praveen Acharya (30) hails from Pilar. The mishap occurred at around 9.30 PM when it was raining heavily. Though the youth was rushed to the hospital, he died on the way, police said.
A fresh spell of rain drenched Delhi on Saturday with the Met office predicting more showers during the day. The national capital recorded 3 mm rainfall in the 24 hours ended at 8.30 am on Saturday. The early morning rain inconvenienced many commuters who faced hardships in reaching their destinations.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain during the day. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average, it said.
The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 30 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was recorded at 96 per cent.
Rainfall since early morning today leaves some parts of Moradabad city in UP waterlogged.
Officials dealing with rain-related calamities will be directly responsible for any lapses on their part in taking precautionary measures in affected areas, Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has said, as reported by PTI. Strict action will be taken against the officials in case of shortcomings while dealing with the situation, the minister told a meeting held at the command control room of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) on Friday night.
Discussions were held with district administration officials on the steps taken to manage the disasters occurring due to the incessant rains in the district.
Generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall is expected during the next five days in Delhi, the Met office said on Thursday. Light to moderate rain lashed parts of Delhi early on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital. North, northeast and east Delhi, and Ghaziabad and Loni recorded moderate to heavy rainfall, it said.
The rain caused areas such as Lajpat Nagar, Neb Sarai, Mehrauli, Burari and Dwarka, Rajinder Nagar and Janakpuri to go under water, leading to widespread traffic jams.
While the national capital's minimum temperature settled a notch below normal at 26.5 degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature was recorded at 30.6 degrees.
According to Central Pollution Control Board data, the average Air Quality Index in Delhi stood in the 'satisfactory' category with a reading of 72.
Heavy rains lashed various parts of the country on Thursday, prompting the weather department to issue a 'red'/'orange' alert in some states even as a woman was swept away in flood waters in Goa. In the national capital, heavy showers in the morning caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas, officials said.
According to data shared by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, waterlogging was reported in nine locations, including areas of Jai Vihar in Baprola, Azad Market, Sadh Nagar in Palam, Shahpur Jat, Nimri Colony in Ashok Vihar, New Rajinder Nagar and Kanti Nagar East in Seelampur between 9 am and 1 pm, as reported by PTI.
Traffic officials said waterlogging in areas of Pragati Maidan, Modi Mills flyover, both carriageways of the MB Road, and Rani Jhasi Road led to congestion. Traffic movement was also disrupted on the DND Flyway and Ashram flyover.
Kerala: Rain lashes parts of Thiruvananthapuram. As per IMD, Thiruvananthapuram is expected to experience a cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers today, as reported by ANI.
"Rain will continue for the next 5 days in Odisha. Light to moderate rain is likely over the state in the next 24 hours. Heavy rain may also occur in some districts," Dr. HR Biswas, Director, IMD Bhubaneswar said, as quoted by ANI.
The Goa administration has issued a red alert after heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'red' alert for Goa, forecasting heavy rains in parts of both the districts of the coastal state on Thursday. The weather department has predicted the inundation of houses in low-lying areas, the fall of weak trees and structures, localised and short-term disruption of essential services, and low visibility during intense rain spells.
A few residential areas in Kottayam city face waterlogging following incessant rainfall here; Kodoor river nears overflow. IMD has issued a Yellow alert for the district today, as reported by ANI.
Delhi wakes up to rain lashing several parts of the city; visuals from K Kamraj Marg.
All educational institutions including professional colleges in Ernakulam district will remain closed tomorrow due to excessive rainfall in Kerala's Kochi. All mining operations have been suspended until further notice: District Collector NSK Umesh
Light rainfall or thundershower has been forecast for Delhi on Tuesday, even as the minimum temperature settled at 29.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.The relative humidity was recorded at 75 per cent at 8:30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The minimum temperature on Tuesday settled at 29.6 degrees Celsius. The weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers later in the day. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, as reported by PTI.
After a one-day break, Mumbai witnessed moderate to heavy rains on Tuesday with continuous showers in some parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) regional centre for Mumbai has issued a 'yellow alert' for the next three days, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places. Local trains, considered as the lifeline of Mumbai, were running normally on Tuesday on both the Central Railway and Western Railway corridors, as per officials. However, some commuters claimed the train services were running late by 10 to 15 minutes. Rains slowed down vehicular movement on roads in some places, but overall there was no major traffic snarl anywhere, authorities said. There was no report of any major water logging in the city, officials said, as reported by PTI.
Rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Due to excessive rain in the region, holiday has been announced by the District authority in all schools and colleges in Mangalore, Mulki, Ullal, Moodbidri and Bantwal: Dakshina Kannada DC Mulai Mugilan
A portion of a road subsided amid heavy rains in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. A portion of a road between Jawhar and Dhaberi subsided as rains lashed the district on Sunday, an official said, while adding that no one was injured. In other rain-related incidents, a terrace wall of a building declared dangerous by the authorities collapsed due to heavy rains in Ambernath town of neighbouring Thane district on Sunday, a district disaster control official said. The terrace wall of a four-storey building collapsed, and the structure was 30 years old, he said. The Ambernath municipal council has already published a list of 210 dangerous and 13 most dangerous buildings in the town and the structure where the collapse was reported was one of them, the official said, as reported by PTI.
Heavy rains continuing for the second day in Karnataka's Mangalore submerged several low-lying areas including the busy Pumpwell Road in the city causing serious traffic congestion on Monday. The floodwater beneath the Pumpwell flyover has reached knee height, blocking the main route towards Mangaluru. Some vehicles got stuck in the water. Buses and other vehicles travelling from the Mangalore city area towards Talapady, Tokkottu, and BC Road have been stranded due to the incessant rains. Traffic police have been deployed in waterlogged areas and vehicles are being redirected to alternative routes.
the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains for the next five days, with an Orange Alert in effect in Dakshina Kannada district till July 7. In the adjoining state of Kerala, Red Alert has been issued for two districts while Orange Alerts have been marked for all other districts in the state, reported PTI.
As heavy rains lashed Kerala on Monday leading to the death of a girl, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan advised people to be vigilant and avoid going near rivers, travel to hilly areas and trips to the beach. The advisory by the CM came in the wake of the Red Alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in two districts viz. Idukki and Kannur for Tuesday. Besides that, the IMD issued Orange Alerts for 10 of the remaining 12 districts in the state on that day. An Orange Alert was also issued for all districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam for Wednesday as well, reported PTI.
Muggy weather conditions prevailed in the national capital on Monday morning with the minimum temperature settling at 27.8 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the year. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 76 per cent.
The weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky for the day with the possibility of light rain or drizzle. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 37 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has issued a yellow warning for 18 districts of Odisha from July 3 to 7. According to the IMD forecast, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur in a few places in the districts of Odisha.
"Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nayagarh, Angul." IMD prediction for July 3 from 8:30 am.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday informed that Tamil Nadu will likely receive light to moderate rainfall in several districts in the next 4 days. According to the IMD, a gyre zonal circulation prevails over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and also due to the variation in speed of the westerly wind Tamil Nadu will experience light to moderate rainfall at many places in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the next 2-3 days in the Delhi-National Capital Region.
Light rainfall has been predicted in the Delhi-National Capital Region over the next two-three days, followed by light to moderate rains for the next three days, as per India Meteorological Department.
Speaking to ANI, Naresh Kumar, Senior Scientist, IMD said, "So as of today, the monsoon has covered the entire country against its normal date of July 8. Monsoon has been particularly active over the northeastern states".
He said that heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted for northeastern states for the next five days. "For Meghalaya, we are expecting very heavy rains for the next two days," he said. "With regard to Uttarakhand, we are expecting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four to five days and light to moderate rain over other areas," he added.
The southwest monsoon on Sunday covered the entire country six days before the normal date, as it advanced in the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. On Friday, the IMD had said the monsoon is expected to be normal in July across the country, barring parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh and south Bihar.
The weather office said the monsoon covered the entire country on Sunday, against the normal date of July 8. As many as 16 states and Union territories received deficient rainfall in June, with Bihar and Kerala reporting large deficits at 69 per cent and 60 per cent below normal, respectively.
Moderate spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Ghat areas of Satara during the next 3-4 hours: IMD Mumbai (ANI)
Auranga River in Gujarat's Valsad flows above danger level due to incessant heavy rainfall and enters low-lying residential areas of the city. Local administration and Police shifted several people to safer locations.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Gujarat in the last 24 hours, inundating low-lying areas in cities and villages and creating a flood-like situation, news agency PTI reported citing an official on Saturday. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were deployed in Kutch, Jamnagar, Junagadh and Navsari, which were some of the worst-affected districts, the official said.
According to officials, areas in many districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and south Gujarat regions received extremely heavy rainfall, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and leaving villages submerged.
Several areas in Ahmedabad city too were waterlogged, which led to heavy traffic jams and inconvenienced commuters, they said. (PTI Input)
Earlier today, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited families affected by heavy rain in Jamnagar.
Chamoli Police said on Saturday that the Badrinath highway in Uttarakhand has been closed due to increased water levels in the Khachdu drain near Lambagad. Heavy rainfall in the area has caused rising water levels, causing an obstruction on the vital highway.
Two stranded trucks drown in Son River and 28 are stuck in Bihar's Katar Balu Ghat due to a rise in water level. The trucks are stuck for 3 days.
Gujarat: Vanthali Ozat Viar Dam in Junagarh overflows due to heavy rainfall in the region.
A 12-year-old boy died after a dilapidated shed of a house collapsed on him here following rains, police said on Saturday. A police official said the incident occurred in Kosam Imam village around 5.00 pm when Bhanu Pal (12) was standing under the shed, as reported by the news agency PTI
The boy was taken to a community health centre, where he succumbed to his injuries, the official said, adding, the body has been sent for post-mortem.
The national capital recorded 27 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours till Saturday 8.30 am, with more predicted ahead in day. The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the day.
The city witnessed a minimum temperature of 25.4 degree Celsius, three notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department, as reported by PTI. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 34 degrees Celsius.
The relative humidity at 8.30 am was recorded at 89 per cent.
Andhra Pradesh suffered 37 per cent deficit rainfall in June, logging just 59.2 mm rainfall on average across the state against the normal range of 94.1 mm, the Met department said on Friday, as reported by PTI. Except four districts, Konaseema, Krishna, Chittoor and Sri Satya Sai, all the other districts registered deficit rainfall.
Under the coastal AP meteorological sub-division, Konaseema district witnessed 21 per cent more rainfall at 165.8 mm against the normal of 137.3 mm, according to a data shared by the Met department.
A 51-year-old autorickshaw driver drowned in a ditch filled with rainwater after the vehicle accidentally fell into it in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar on Friday, police said, as reported by PTI. The ditch was dug by the Public Works department to install a pillar as part of the construction of a flyover. Rainwater filled the ditch following heavy showers in the national capital during the last two days, they said.
According to PTI, the victim was identified as Nandanagri resident Ajit Sharma. A Public Works Department official said they are trying to ascertain the facts.
Police said the accident occurred at the site of the under-construction Gagan Cinema flyover. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said a PCR call was received around 3.30 pm about a man drowning in a ditch near the service road alongside Wazirabad Road.
Rains lashed Delhi on Friday, leading to waterlogging in several areas, traffic snarls and the death of an autorickshaw driver who fell into a ditch. Rainwater also entered the Delhi Secretariat premises, as reported by PTI. A video shared by a Twitter user on the microblogging site showed some people wading through ankle-high water at the Delhi Secretariat with their shoes in their hands.
Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform people about the waterlogged routes and urged them to plan their journeys accordingly. According to the Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, the national capital received 26.9 mm rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Friday.
A 51-year-old autorickshaw driver, Ajit Sharma of Nand Nagri here, died after he fell into a ditch on a waterlogged road in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar, police said. A flyover is being constructed in Harsh Vihar and the Public Works Department (PWD) had dug the ditch to install a pillar, they said.
A PWD official said it is being ascertained how the autorickshaw driver fell into the ditch. According to the traffic police, traffic was affected on Phirni Road, Najafgarh due to waterlogging and the breakdown of a bus near Dhansa stand. Traffic was also affected on the route from Rajouri G.
The protection wall of a shed used by Thane Municipal Corporation conservancy workers collapsed due to heavy rains on Friday, though no one was hurt in the incident, an official said. The wall collapse took place at 3:20pm on MG Road in Naupada, he said.
"Firemen and personnel from the regional disaster management cell cleared the debris. The area has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure and civic engineers will take a call on whether to pull down the remaining portion of the wall," he said, as quoted by PTI.
Mumbai received moderate rainfall in a 12-hour period ending at 8 pm on Friday, with the intensity of the showers being greater in the suburbs than the island city, civic officials said, as reported by the news agency PTI. The island city, eastern suburbs, and western suburbs recorded an average rainfall of 37.26 mm, 62.50 mm, and 69.42 mm, respectively, between 8 am to 8 pm, an official said.
According to BMC officials, Elphinstone Road in the island city led with 56 millimetres of rainfall. In the eastern suburbs, Ghatkopar received 82 mm, while the figure was 101 mm for Marol in the western suburbs. As per the civic body, 49 incidents of tree or branch fall were reported during this period, including 29 in the western suburbs, while there were five incidents of short circuit and six of house or partial house collapse.
There was no report of any casualty from these incidents, the BMC informed.
Torrential rain and waterlogging on Friday triggered a flood-like situation in several low-lying areas of Bihar, officials said. Many places in Araria, Purnea, Madhepura, Saharsa, Jamui, Katihar and Banka districts witnessed water accumulation following heavy rainfall, they said. State capital Patna received 53.45 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am, while Raniganj recorded 90.8 mm, Purnea (77.5 mm), Madhepura (75 mm), Sharsha (68.8 mm), Jamui (67.3 mm), Purnea (67 mm), Katihar (64.5 mm) and Banka (56 mm), according to Met Department data.
The weather office has issued an alert for light to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by rain in districts such as Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Jamui, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Rohtas, Saran and Vaishali. Meanwhile, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) claimed that rainwater was drained in the shortest time possible despite heavy rain in the last two days. Efforts are underway to drain water in other low-lying areas of the state, the officials added, reported PTI.
Following heavy rainfall in Bihar's capital, parts of Patna witnessed waterlogging. The visuals shared by ANI are from the Kadamkuan area of the city.
A car that was trying to cross an underpass in Mandir Gam, Navsari was stuck and submerged in flood. The car and its four occupants were extricated with the help of the Fire Department and locals.
Following a spell of rain in Bihar's Samastipur, waterlogging was observed at the Sadar Hospital.
High tide waves were seen hitting Mumbai's Marine Drive on Friday amid heavy rainfall.
Andheri Subway in Mumbai got waterlogged as rainfall continues to lash parts of Maharashtra.
Heavy waterlogging was witnessed in Gujarat's Rajkot on Friday as rain continued to lash parts of the state.
As parts of Gujarat witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, flood water entered the houses of residents in Jamkandorna village in Rajkot.
As heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat waterlogging was witnessed in the Rajkot area, as per PTI.
The overall flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, but over 20,000 people in Barpeta district have still been affected by the deluge. According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 37 villages under three revenue circles - Chenga, Sarthebari, and Barpeta, are reeling under water. A total of 38 hectares of cropland of the lower Assam district are currently underwater, reported ANI.
Nearly 21000 domestic animals in the Barpeta district have also been affected by this flood. On the other hand, nearly 38,000 people in five districts of Assam - Bajali, Barpeta, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, and Sonitpur, are still affected by the flood. A total of 1526.08 hectares of croplands in nine districts of the state are currently under water. As per ANI, this year's flood has so far claimed seven lives.
Mumbai received more than 95 per cent of the rainfall recorded this month between June 24 and 29, the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) data showed. Despite the heavy showers over the last six days, the city has recorded an overall deficit in rains this month. The June normal for the Colaba observatory in south Mumbai is 542.3 mm. This year, it recorded 395 mm of rainfall, of which 371.4 mm of rain was received from June 24 to 29. In the suburbs, Santacruz weather station's normal rainfall for June is 537.1 mm. This year, from June 1 to 29, it recorded 502.9 mm of rainfall, including 485 mm received between June 24 to 29. The southwest monsoon made its onset over Mumbai on June 25 against the usual date of June 11, reported news agency PTI.
Waterlogging was witnessed in the Boring Road area of Bihar's Patna on Friday due to heavy rainfall in the region.
Moderate to intense spells of rain very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Thane and Palghar during the next 3-4 hours: IMD Mumbai
The flood situation in Assam's Barpeta district remained to be grim on Thursday as nearly 43,000 people had been affected. Farmers faced massive losses due to the inundation of their cropland and fisheries.
Ratan Das, a farmer from the Barpeta district while talking to ANI said, "I'm a farmer and this flood has ruined my jute crop. I spent Rs 15000 on cultivation. I have lost everything, now what I will do? My house is flooded. If the government can help, it will be a good thing."
Tomato prices are witnessing an increase due to rain. A vendor from Ghazipur mandi while talking to ANI said, "Due to the rains in India, the crops have been damaged. The fields have been flooded. This has caused a lot of loss to the farmers. Tomatoes are being sold to the shopkeepers at Rs 70-80 per kg. The price of tomatoes may increase further in days."
Delhiites on Friday woke up to a pleasant morning as rainfall brought some respite from the scorching heat.
Waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Navsari, Gujarat due to heavy rainfall in the region.
As per IMD, heavy rain is very likely at isolated places over Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli districts of the Gujarat region today.
Rain lashes parts of Chandigarh. As per IMD, light to moderate rain/thundershowers likely over the parts of Tricity (Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Panchkula) and adjoining areas today.
Monsoon is in its advanced stage and is active. In the coming two days, Madhya Pradesh may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. More than 12 cm of rain is expected in MP. We are expecting extremely heavy rainfall (more than 20 cm) in parts of South Gujarat and Konkan Goa today. East and Northeast India is expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next five days: IMD's senior scientist Dr Naresh Kumar (ANI)
India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rains in Maharashtra's Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Nashik districts on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall causes landslide in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has asked its officers to visit the low-lying areas of Mumbai in their jurisdiction as there is a possibility of flooding due to likely heavy to very heavy rainfall in next 4-5 days, reports ANI.
Heavy rainfall in Kolkata has led to severe waterlogging in the city.
The flood situation remains grim in Assam as hundreds of people are displaced in the state’s Barpeta district. More than 67,000 people from 93 villages in Barpeta district are affected, as reported by the news agency ANI.
Heavy rains lashed parts of Goa in the last 24 hours and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert for the coastal state till Thursday, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places. Several parts of Goa's capital Panaji, including the low-lying 18th June Road and Mala area, were inundated on Tuesday night due to incessant rains.
The flood waters receded by Wednesday morning. The incessant rains and blocked drains had led to inundation, a senior official of the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) said on Tuesday. CCP officials worked through the night to ensure the clearing of the choked drains.
Incessant rains have been lashing Goa since the weekend, ending a long dry spell. As per the IMD's website, heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in the state till Thursday. The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert till Thursday, and a 'green' alert further for the coastal state.
The city is likely to witness cloudy sky and light rain on Wednesday, according to the India Meteorological Department. The minimum temperature was recorded at 27.1 degrees Celsius, while the maximum will settle at 36 degrees Celsius, the weather office said. The national capital recorded 81 per cent relative humidity at around 8:30 am. The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the satisfactory (83) category around 8:40 am, data from the SAFAR showed.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe.
More than 67,000 people from 93 villages in Barpeta district are affected.According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report, 225 hectares of cropland in Barpeta district is currently inundated. In the last 48 hours, three children died in the district after drowning in flood waters taking the state death toll to six.
Kerala, the gateway of the monsoon into the mainland of the country, has received deficient rainfall so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 8, nearly a week after its normal onset date of June 1. Compared to the normal south-west monsoon rainfall for the corresponding period, Kerala had a deficit of 65 per cent from the normal rainfall.
The regional meteorological department, Kerala, however, said that the south-westerly winds are getting stronger, and more rainfall is expected in the coming days "We have received only minus 65 per cent rainfall in Kerala. All the districts in Kerala have received below-normal rainfall this season so far," Dr V K Mini, director in charge, IMD, Kerala, told PTI.
She said due to various factors, like the cyclones that formed over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, the south-west monsoon had a slow pick-up and slow progression.
The soutwest monsoon has reached Punjab and Haryana with capital city Chandigarh also receiving rainfall. On Tuesday, Panchkula, Gurugram, Rohtak, Mahendragarh districts of Haryana received showers, while light drizzle occurred in the rest of the state. On the other hand, the monsoon has covered almost the whole of Punjab.
The restoration was under on Himachal Pradesh's Mandi-Kullu highway after a landslide which caused a long queue of traffic on the road. Stranded tourists have been accommodated by the authorities.
Continuous rains are resulting in the damaging of crops which is leading to a hike in the prices of vegetables in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. A vendor tells news agency ANI that tomatoes were being sold at Rupees 100 per kilogram which has led to a reduction in demand for it. "Those who need 1 kilogram are taking 250 grams of tomatoes only," the vendor told the news agency, adding that prices shot up in the last 4-5 days only.
The monsoon is active currently with its rapid advancement in the last 4-5 days. Leaving some parts of northwest India, the monsoon has impacted almost the entire country. Entire Gujarat and south-east Rajasthan have been covered by the monsoon. In the next two days, it is expected that south Punjab, Haryana and the remaining parts of Rajasthan will be covered, IMD scientist Soma Sen told ANI.
"Monsoon hit Himachal Pradesh on June 24. Till now, 9 people have lost their lives, 14 injured, 4 houses fully damaged while 28 are partially damaged due to heavy rains. The estimated loss is approximately Rs 104 crores," Principal Secretary of Revenue and Disaster Management, Onkar Chand Sharma said, as quoted by ANI.
"There is a possibility of rain for the next 5 days. Heavy rain alert continues at some places. An orange alert has been issued for today and a yellow alert for tomorrow. More than average rainfall likely in June," Sandeep Kumar Sharma, IMD scientist, Shimla, as quoted by ANI.
The Chandigarh-Manali national highway was restored for traffic on Monday night after remaining closed for almost 24 hours owing to landslides and flash floods, officials said. Hundreds of commuters, including tourists, were stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district as the highway was blocked since Sunday evening.
The 70-km Mandi-Pandoh-Kullu stretch of the highway was blocked at Khotinallah near Aut, about 40 km from Mandi town, following flash floods while the Mandi-Pandoh stretch was blocked near 6 Miles after a landslide.
In its forecast issued during the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted 'heavy to very heavy rain' in isolated places in Navsari and Valsad in south Gujarat on Tuesday.
The advancement of the southwest monsoon saw several parts of Gujarat receiving heavy rainfall on Monday, with more showers expected over the next three days, officials said. In the 36-hour period ending at 6pm, Umargam taluka in Valsad received a massive 262 millimetres of rain, a release from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) said.
The SEOC release said 121 mm rain was recorded in Mahemdavad taluka of Kheda, 110mm in Nadiad taluka of Kheda, 101 mm in Vapi taluka of Valsad, 83 mm in Morbi, 75 mm in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar, 69 mm in Dhandhuka taluka of Ahmedabad and 65 mm in Wadhwan taluka of Surendranagar.
Low-lying areas, roads and underpasses in Nadiad, Morbi, Umargam and Vapi towns saw knee-deep waterlogging that affected traffic movement, officials said.
Rain lashes parts of Pune city. The Met Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls in isolated parts of Maharashtra on June 27, as reported by ANI.
A 47-year-old man, who was under the influence of alcohol, died after allegedly drowning in a rainwater-filled pedestrian subway here, police said on Monday. The matter came to light on Sunday evening when the flooded subway at the Delhi-Jaipur Highway was drained.
Aribhendu, a native of West Bengal, used to work as a security guard at a private company in IMT, Manesar and lived in Sanskriti Enclave in Kadipur area. The relatives of the deceased told police that Aribhendu had an all-night drinking session on Saturday and left home early Sunday. "Under the influence of alcohol, he drowned in the water-filled subway. No complaint has been lodged by the family members," a police officer said, as quoted by PTI.
Delhi witnessed muggy weather conditions on Monday even as some parts of the national capital received rains, keeping the mercury in check.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the southwest monsoon further advanced into some more parts of north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, and remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
At least four people were killed in lightning strikes in Rajasthan on Monday and hundreds were stranded in Himachal Pradesh as monsoon rains lashed a large part of north and west India triggering flash floods, landslides and roadblocks at some places, as reported by PTI.
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Work on desilting of drains in Delhi is "nearly complete" and other potential waterlogging spots are being monitored using CCTV cameras, officials said on Monday.
Authorities are rushing to complete the job as the monsoon arrived in the national capital on Sunday, two days before its scheduled onset, bringing respite to Delhiites from the scorching heat.
Drains along smaller roads are maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and those along wider roads are done by the Public Works Department here.
"Our work on desilting is nearly complete," a senior MCD official said.
Met department forecasts heavy rain in coastal districts of West Bengal for the next two days owing to a low-pressure area over north interior Odisha and south Jharkhand.
Onkar Chand Sharma, Principal Secretary, Disaster Management, Himachal Pradesh has said that due to heavy rain at several locations in the state, six people have died till now, and around 10 people are injured. 303 animals have died. The complete report is still awaited. The loss due to rain is expected to be Rs 3 crore. 124 roads have been damaged which includes two national highways.
Following landslides due to heavy rainfall in Mehad and Cafeteria Morh of Ramban district, vehicular traffic at Jammu Srinagar National Highway has been blocked, as reported by ANI.
Following incessant rainfall in the region, a 40-foot-long wall collapsed behind Viviana Mall in Vartak Nagar area of Thane West. No injuries have been reported, Thane Municipal Corporation said, as reported by ANI.
In the last 24 hours, Mumbai city received 31 mm of rainfall, Eastern Suburbs received 54 mm of rainfall & Western Suburbs received 59 mm of rainfall. Today moderate to heavy rain is likely to occur in the city and suburbs and there is a possibility of occasional intense spells, BMC said, as reported by ANI.
Heavy rainfall in Mandi district leads to a landslide on the Chandigarh-Manali highway near 7 Miles; causing heavy traffic jam, as reported by ANI.
A flash flood was witnessed in Bagi, Mandi following incessant heavy rainfall, as reported by the news agency ANI.
Two people were killed in rain-related incidents as heavy rains lashed various parts of Uttarakhand on Sunday amid an 'orange alert' issued by the Met office for several districts.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster control room here to review the situation and advised Char Dham pilgrims to proceed on their journey only after taking a weather update. The weather office has forecast intense spells of rain at isolated places in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Dehradun, Tehri and Pauri districts on Sunday.
"I appeal to the devotees that in case the weather turns bad, they should stop their yatra and follow the forecast of the Meteorological department," he said. Incessant rain triggered landslides, blocking a number of roads, while the water level has risen in several rivers, including the Ganga. A 50-year-old man was killed when his vehicle got trapped under the debris following a landslide in Rudraprayag district. The deceased was identified as Anil Bisht. Two other vehicles were also damaged, the official said.
The monsoon arrived in the national capital on Sunday, two days before its scheduled onset, bringing respite to Delhiites from scorching heat, even as a woman died due to electrocution amid rainfall.
The rains which started early morning brought the maximum temperature down to 29 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, logged 48.3 mm rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Sunday, it said.
The rainfall also led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in some parts of the city. On Sunday, the southwest monsoon covered both Delhi and Mumbai together for the first time since June 21, 1961, the IMD said. While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said. "It is the first time since June 21, 1961, that the monsoon arrived in Delhi and Mumbai at the same time," said DS Pai, a senior scientist at the IMD.
The southwest monsoon entered Gujarat on Sunday with parts of Saurashtra and some districts in the southern region of the state receiving heavy rainfall, officials said. Conditions are now favourable for the progress of monsoon in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Ten days back, cyclone Biparjoy had lashed Kutch-Saurashtra region of Gujarat. The cyclone that made landfall near Jakhau Port on June 15 evening, left a trail of destruction as it uprooted nearly 600 trees, damaged many houses and rendered thousands of villages without power.
"Monsoon entered Gujarat on Sunday and conditions are favourable for its further progress in the state during the next 48 hours," director of the Ahmedabad centre of the IMD, Manorama Mohanty, said. Due to cyclone Biparjoy, there was a delay of a few days in its arrival in south Gujarat. But in others parts of the state it is well on time, she said.
Parts of the state are likely to receive heavy rainfall during the next five days, Mohanty added. The line (northern limit of monsoon) is passing from Veraval and V V Nagar in Anand district and going towards Rajasthan between Kheda and Ahmedabad, the official said.
The Mandi-Kullu road, specifically the route via Katola, has been disrupted as a result of a significant landslide near Kamand. The authorities anticipate that the road will remain closed for the remainder of the day, with work set to resume tomorrow. Unfortunately, approximately 25 to 30 vehicles find themselves trapped between the affected area and another location due to a landslide obstructing their path.
In the road leading to Parashar ahead of Kamand, due to a cloudburst around Baghi bridge, the whole road has been closed due to flood: Mandi Police A bus of students of Chamba and many vehicles that were coming back from Parashar got stuck. Facilities have been arranged for their overnight stay as there is no possibility of the road opening tonight: Mandi Police
Several landslides have occurred on the Pandoh-Mandi National Highway in Himachal Pradesh, closing it between Charmile and Satmile. According to Mandi Police, clearing the debris and reopening the road will take some time. In the meantime, small vehicles travelling from Kullu should take the Chail Chowk route to Sunder Nagar and then to Ner Chowk in Chandigarh.
Arindam Chaudhary, Deputy Commissioner, Mandi said: "Mandi-Kullu NH 3 is closed for traffic movement due to a flash flood near Hanogi. The administration is on alert. All officials have been ordered to manage the situation. Orders have been issued to halt the movement of vehicles. The movement will be resumed shortly."
Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal witnesses a change in weather as it receives heavy rainfall. As per IMD was expected to experience a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of rain or thunderstorm or duststorm today.
In a harrowing incident in Kharak Mangoli, Panchkula, Haryana, a woman's car was swept away by the sudden excessive water flow in the river caused by heavy rainfall. Eyewitnesses at the scene recount the heroic rescue effort, with 10-15 individuals banding together to pull the woman out of the raging river using ropes. The woman was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Parts of Kolkata in West Bengal receive rainfall. As per IMD, Kolkata is expected to experience generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers today.
Sushma Nair, a scientist from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Maharashtra, has shed light on the monsoon situation in Maharashtra, including Mumbai. On June 25, 2023, the monsoon officially entered the state, marking the onset of the much-awaited rainy season. Over the past 24 hours, numerous areas in Maharashtra experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall, attributed to an active monsoon and the formation of a low-pressure area. Warnings of heavy rains have been issued for the Western Ghats range, Konkan coasts, and central Maharashtra's interior regions for the next five days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chandigarh has issued a press release announcing the further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon into certain areas of Haryana on June 25.
Background
Monsoon Highlights Updates 2023: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Moonsoon 2023 LIVE blog. Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding the downpour across various parts of the country. In a rare event, the monsoon covered both Delhi and Mumbai together. While it hit the national capital two days earlier than forecast, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Southwest Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai and Delhi today (June 25), an IMD official said, as per news agency PTI. The monsoon, which had a slow start, has now made swift progress, covering numerous regions, including some parts of Maharashtra, entire Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, northeast India, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, most parts of Himachal Pradesh, and some parts of Haryana, according to an IMD official.
Normally, the rain-bearing system reaches Kerala by June 1, Mumbai by June 11, and the national capital by June 27.Although the monsoon has covered a significant portion of north India, including Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and a large part of Jammu and Kashmir, on schedule or slightly ahead, it is currently running 10-12 days behind schedule for a considerable part of central India, where a significant number of farmers heavily rely on it.
D S Pai, a senior scientist at the IMD, explained that Cyclone Biparjoy had impacted the monsoon's progress over southern India and the adjoining western and central parts of the country, news agency PTI reported.
He said, Since the system absorbed most of the moisture, the monsoon's progress along the west coast was slow. However, the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon, responsible for bringing rains to northeast and east India, remained stronger between June 11 and June 23.
Pai attributed this to a low-pressure system that formed over the Bay of Bengal in mid-June and the remnants of cyclone Biparjoy, which aided the monsoon's advancement over east India.
He noted that the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is now gaining strength with a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal.The monsoon may cover entire Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan on Sunday, added the senior meteorologist.
He said that it represents a new pulse of the monsoon, and rapid progress is expected.
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