Heavy rainfall in several regions of India has caused flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging, leading to disruptions in transportation and traffic congestion. Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to exercise caution and remain vigilant near water bodies.
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and various regions in northwest India over the weekend, leading to waterlogging and significant traffic congestion in multiple areas. Here are the top 10 updates regarding the flash flood and rainfall.
1. Flash floods and landslides hit Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, during the early hours of Sunday. No casualties have been reported, according to an official statement.
The incident has resulted in blockages along the AEC BRO 94 RCC, NH 505 (Sumdo Kaza-Gramphu) route, between Gramphu and Chota Dharra, as stated by the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operations Centre (HPSEOC).
2. Due to heavy rainfall, the Jhelum River and its tributaries in Kashmir experienced a sudden surge in water levels. Goods trucks remain stranded in Udhampur as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to bad weather.
In response, authorities have issued advisories urging residents living near water bodies to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and avoid approaching the water to ensure their safety.
3. PRO Defence-Jammu said that Nb Sub Kuldeep Singh while crossing a river during an area domination patrol in the difficult terrain of Poonch was swept away in a flash flood.
4. Heavy rainfall has impacted several regions, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, eastern Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and parts of Karnataka. In these areas, roads have been blocked by landslides and flash floods, causing disruptions and difficulties in transportation.
5. The IMD has issued a forecast of high-intensity rain for 2-3 days in Delhi. “This week, North-West India, including Delhi, will witness rain, the intensity of the rain will be high for 2-3 days, and the intensity will reduce after that. There will be some relief from the heat during this period,” Charan Singh, Head of IMD, Delhi, said on Saturday.
6. Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi on Saturday causing waterlogging in several areas of the national capital. Several areas like Pragati Maidan, Nehru Nagar, Panchsheel Marg, Kalkaji and ITO got waterlogged which restricted the movement of traffic.
7. “This was the season’s first heavy spell of rain. An ‘orange’ alert is in place for more showers on Saturday. A ‘yellow alert’ is in place for Sunday, the India Meteorological Department said.
“Light to moderate intensity rain would continue over many places of Delhi and NCR, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Assandh, Safidon, Panipat, Gohana, Gannaur, Meham, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Kosali, Sohana, Rewari (Haryana),” the Met office said in a tweet.
8. IMD has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. “Orange alert has been issued in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Monsoon is fully active in India. Monsoon has arrived in Punjab and Haryana before time. It usually arrives here by July 5. Now a Western Disturbance has become active. It will rain in both states today and tomorrow. Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued at most places,” said Ajay Kumar Singh, Meteorological Department, Chandigarh.
9. In the state capital, Shimla, on Thursday, a railway track between Koti and Sanwara was closed following floods after heavy rainfall. “A railway track between Koti Railway Station and Sanwara Railway Station at Tunnel No. 10 was closed on Thursday following floods after heavy rain in Shimla,” an official statement said.
10. Several parts of north India, including the national capital of Delhi, witnessed an intense spell of rain on Saturday, leading to waterlogging in several important road stretches and commuters facing traffic woes. Down south, some parts of Kerala witnessed heavy rain in the morning hours, causing traffic snarls and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
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