Rain LIVE Updates: India Logged 13% More Than Normal Rainfall In July, Says IMD
Rain LIVE Updates 2023: Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding rain and flood situation in several parts of the country.
Water logging was witnessed in Bhubaneswar after rain lashed several parts of the city.
Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012 and 2021 in the country, the government said on Monday. Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the increased incidence of high-intensity rainfall of short duration is mainly responsible for urban floods, which is further compounded by unplanned growth, encroachment of natural water bodies and poor drainage system.
India logged 315.9 mm rainfall in July, 13% more than normal, the IMD said. All regions except east and northeast recorded excess rain, it said. "East and northeast regions recorded third lowest rainfall (280.9 mm) in July since 1901. Northwest region got highest rain since 2001," the IMD said.
India Meteorological Department issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand. Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Northeast Jharkhand on 1st and 2nd August.
Strong winds 40-75 kmph in marked areas. Avoid fishing in south, northwest, and west central parts Bay of Bengal for safety and north Andaman sea.
Uttarakhand | The open tunnel at Chungi Badethi near Uttarkashi City on the Gangotri National Highway has come under threat due to landslides. The officials of the concerned executive body have been informed regarding tunnel security: District Disaster Management Officer Devendra Patwal.
The helicopters belonging to the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully completed 100 relief sorties in regions severely affected by floods in Himachal Pradesh. The relief operations provided crucial aid and supplies to the cut-off areas of Shangarh and Lahuli, according to a statement by PRO Defence Palam.
During the 103rd episode of #MannKiBaat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "Past few days have been full of worry and trouble due to natural calamities. People had to suffer in many places due to many flooding rivers like Yamuna. Incidents of landslides have also occurred in hilly areas"
The MeT department forecast rainfall in parts of Odisha, with heavy rainfall expected in several districts including, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda on Sunday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Balangir, and Kandhamal on July 31 due to a low-pressure area over north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal, reported PTI.
Badrinath Highway is blocked due to falling of stones from the hill ahead of Baba Ashram Karnprayag informed Chamoli police.
Background
Rain LIVE 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 downpours across various parts of the country. Large parts of India continue to battle flood and waterlogging issues as rain continues to lash the states of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Gujarat, and Delhi. Huge loss of lives and damage to property have been reported with several instances of landslides and rockslides. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued 'Red', 'Orange', and 'Yellow' alerts for several states and districts.
The water level in the Godavari river in Telangana's Bhadrachalam continued to flow above the 'danger' mark on Sunday morning. People living in vulnerable areas have been evacuated and shifted to relief camps in the district. In a relief for the authorities, the rainfall intensity reduced on Saturday and rescue work picked up pace in flood-affected areas of Telangana. The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 16, PTI reported.
In the wake of heavy rains and floods in Maharashtra, 13 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched to various areas in the state. According to India Meteorological Department, Mumbai has received over 90 per cent of the average seasonal rainfall till Thursday. The average monsoon rainfall in Mumbai is 2300 mm and the number has already touched 2128 mm. The number marks 92.5 per cent of the annual average rainfall in Mumbai.
Rain lashed parts of the national capital during the wee hours on Saturday morning. Parts of the Delhi-NCR region including Noida and Ghaziabad experienced heavy rainfall early in the morning yesterday. The water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi stood at 205.2 metres (below the 'Danger' mark) at 7 am on Sunday.
The rise in water level has been a matter of concern, leading to a flood-like situation in the national capital and adjoining regions. The river water level had been hovering around the danger mark of 205.33 metres for the last few days after reaching an all-time high of 208.66 metres on July 13.
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