Rains Highlights: BJP President Nadda Meets Himachal CM Sukhu, Discusses Disaster Relief And Cooperation

Rain LIVE Updates 2023: Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding rain and flood situations in several parts of the country.

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Rain Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Moonsoon 2023 LIVE blog. Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding downpours across various parts of the country. As the rain batters several parts of India, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh continue to bear the maximum brunt, reporting loss of life and damage to properties. The monsoon is also being witnessed in parts of North India, including Delhi and Punjab.As many as 15 houses collapsed and seven cowsheds were completely destroyed in subsidence and landslides at Jakhan village, part of Madrasu gram panchayat on Langha Road, 50 km from Uttarakhand's Dehradun on Wednesday, an official statement informed. At least 71 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in the last three days in Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday, ANI reported. A total of 2,038 people have lost their lives due to floods, lightning, and landslides in the monsoon season this year with Bihar reporting the highest casualty figure of 518 and Himachal Pradesh 330. Meanwhile, 101 people went missing and 1,584 received injuries during the rains and floods from April 1 to August 17, news agency PTI reported citing data prepared by the Union Home Ministry.The details come as the government of Himachal Pradesh on Friday declared the whole state as a "Natural Calamity Affected Area".The India Meteorological Department has predicted light rain in the national capital on Thursday. According to the weather office, the sky is expected to remain mostly cloudy over the next few days in Delhi. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is expected to remain around 26 degrees Celsius. In Punjab, several areas of Gurdaspur got submerged following heavy rain lashing parts of the state. Several teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) were dispatched to conduct rescue operations in the flood-hit region. News agency ANI shared a visual from the area that showed waterlogged streets.

20/08/2023 19:48:13

BJP President Nadda Meets Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu, Discusses Disaster Relief And Cooperation

BJP's national president JP Nadda held a crucial meeting today with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu in Shimla. The discussions primarily centred around the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by a recent natural calamity in the state, as well as the ongoing relief efforts.

20/08/2023 09:49:55

17 Bodies Recovered During Search & Rescue Operations In Shimla Following Heavy Rainfall

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: NDRF Inspector, Roop Sharan says, "Today is the 7th day of the search & rescue operation in Shimla. We have recovered 17 bodies & we are searching for other three victims...Teams of SDRF, NDRF & Indian Army are present at the spot...We are putting in our best efforts & hoping to retrieve the other victims."

20/08/2023 08:48:15

Search & Rescue Operations Underway In Himachal's Shimla Following Heavy Downpours

Search and rescue operations have been launched in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla after heavy rain lashed various parts of the city.

19/08/2023 16:14:02

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Surveys Drought-Hit Districts Through Aerial Inspection

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar undertook an aerial survey of five drought-affected districts in the state today.

19/08/2023 14:45:06

Evacuating People To Safer Locations From Vulnerable Areas In Shima, Says SP

Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, SP Shimla speaks on search and rescue operation following landslide incident in Shimla:

"16 bodies have been retrieved from debris till now. We have identified some areas which may be vulnerable to landslides and tree collapse and people from these areas are being evacuated to safer locations."

19/08/2023 14:44:09

Many Roads Damaged, Several Buildings At Risk: Himachal Principal Secretary

Devesh Kumar, Principal Secretary (Urban Development, Town & Country Planning) says, "CM has given guidance & we are making a comprehensive plan...A lot of roads have been damaged & there are buildings that are at risk...NDRF is doing a great job given the circumstance...."

19/08/2023 13:20:41

BJP Chief Nadda To Visit Himachal Pradesh Tomorrow To Take Stock Of Situation

Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda will visit Himachal Pradesh on August 20 to take stock of the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in the state.

19/08/2023 12:52:40

VIDEO: Drone Visuals Of Rescue Ops At Shimla Landslide Site

Drone visuals of rescue operations that are underway in Shimla after heavy rains battered several areas show workers engaged in rescue efforts.

19/08/2023 12:11:42

Central Govt's Team Assessing Situation: Uttarakhand CM Dhami On Rain Fury In State

Uttarakhand CM on rain-led destruction in state:

"This year,  the monsoon has been really active, which has led to a lot of destruction. The central government has sent a team on our request, and they are assessing the situation here. We are working to lessen the after-affects of the disaster and to bring back normalcy in the state by meeting affected people." 

19/08/2023 08:57:09

Search Op Continues For 6th Day At Shimla Landslide Site, 16 Bodies Recovered So Far

Rescue operations continue for the sixth day at the Shimla landslide site.

Nafees Khan, Inspector, NDRF says, "Today is the sixth day of the search & rescue operation. We retrieved 16 bodies yesterday. Our search operation is underway for four other bodies that have been reported. NDRF, SDRF & Army teams are present at the spot. We are doing everything manually..."

19/08/2023 08:30:15

Rainfall Leads To Waterlogging In Several Parts Of Gurugram

Rainfall in Gurugram triggers waterlogging in several parts of the city, reports PTI.

19/08/2023 07:59:41

'Never Witnessed Such A Situation': Resident On Rain, Landslide Situation In Himachal

Himachal administration shifts residents of low-lying areas of Shimla to safer places following landslides in various parts of the city.

A resident says, "...Our building has become unsafe...Everyone residing there has left for their native places because they were not able to find a room here...I've never witnessed such a situation..."

19/08/2023 07:57:35

Rainfall Decreasing As Of Now, Will Increase From Aug 21-23 In Shimla: IMD

IMD Shimla Director Surender Paul says, "Rainfall has decreased in the last 48 hours, and will continue to do so in the coming four days. However, rainfall is set to increase from August 21 to 23, but it won’t be as heavy as it was before."

19/08/2023 07:48:34

Several Areas In Delhi Waterlogged After Rain Lashes City

A fresh spell of rain in Delhi has brought respite from the heat for the residents. However, several areas like Badarpur and Dwarka face severe waterlogging due to persistent showers in the city.