Monsoon Mayhem Highlights: 31 dead, 1,300 roads closed in Himachal amid rain fury

Himachal logs 226% excess rain in July

Himachal Pradesh received 249.6 mm average rainfall from July 1 to July 11 against a normal rainfall of 76.6 mm, an excess of 226 per cent, said the weather department.

Kinnaur district received 500 per cent excess rains, followed by Solan 426 per cent, Sirmaur 367 per cent, Shimla 360 per cent, Bilaspur 325 per cent, and Kullu 283 per cent.

Lahaul and Spiti received 233 per cent, Chamba 220 per cent, Una 218 per cent, Hamirpur 171 per cent, Mandi 130 per cent, and Kangra 75 per cent, said the weather office. (PTI)

Delhi BJP sets up relief camps for those living on Yamuna flood plains

The Delhi BJP has set up eight relief camps for people living on the Yamuna flood plains, who on Tuesday moved to safer places due to the rising level of water in the river due to two-day record rain in the city.

The party has set up a camp each in Yamuna Bazar, Sabhapur, Ghonda Third Pushta, Gandhi Nagar Loha Pul, Mayur Vihar Extension, and Yamuna Khadar, said a Delhi BJP statement. (PTI)

31 dead, 1,300 roads closed in Himachal amid rain fury

Himachal Pradesh authorities on Tuesday took stock of the havoc caused by the recent rains, saying 31 people have been killed, nearly 1,300 roads closed due to landslides and floods and 40 major bridges damaged. (PTI)

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal visits flood-hit areas in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday visited Punjab's flood-hit areas of Banga, Balachaur and Anandpur Sahib and demanded that the AAP government announce a relief package for all people severely affected by the deluge.

Badal, who visited the affected areas on a tractor, asked party workers to redouble their efforts in assisting those in need of food and medical aid. (PTI)

Locals walk along the eroded riverbank damaged by the swollen Beas river in Kullu

Man drowns in Sutlej river as rains continue to batter Punjab

A 24-year-old man is feared drowned in the flood waters of the Sutlej river near Shahkot while trying to hold on to his motorcycle in the flooded Chitti rivulet, police said on Tuesday.

Three days of incessant downpour has left behind a trail of destruction in several parts of Punjab and Haryana where properties worth crores have been damaged. (PTI)

Rain-battered north India counts its losses, rescue efforts gather pace

The rain ebbed in some places in north India and pelted down in others on Tuesday with at least seven more people dead and hundreds stranded as raging waters gushed through villages, towns and fields – from the desert state of Rajasthan to the hills of Himachal Pradesh.

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Himachal: IAF chopper used to airlift stranded tourists

A helicopter from the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been requisitioned to airlift the tourists stranded at Chandertal in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh while a rescue team from Kaza has reached Kunzum Top and is just eight kilometres away from the lake, Principal Secretary, Revenue, Onkar Chand Sharma said on Tuesday.

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Centre should help rain-battered states, says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday voiced concern over the damage and destruction caused by rains in many parts of the country, and said the Centre should immediately extend help to the rain-battered states.

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the situation in rural areas was worrisome. (PTI)

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of the state earlier today

Cloudburst leads to severe damage in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Heap of garbage leads to waterlogging in several parts of Uttarakhand's Haridwar amid heavy rainfall

Yamuna swells further in Delhi, evacuation under way

The Yamuna in Delhi has exceeded the evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting the relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations, officials said on Tuesday. The river crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres in Delhi on Monday evening, much earlier than anticipated.


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Traffic disrupted at India Gate in Delhi after a road caves-in near Pragati Maidan

Road caves-in near Pragati Maidan after heavy downpour in Delhi

Uttarakhand: 4 dead, 10 injured due to falling debris on Gangotri National Highway near Gangnani

Heavy rains led to severe water logging in Haridwar

Uttarakhand | Heavy rains led to severe water logging in Haridwar. Several vehicles have been submerged in knee-deep water. Houses and shops are flooded. Many people have been evacuated and safety measures are being undertaken: Puran Singh, SDM

Shimla faces drinking water scarcity amid severe rainfall

Rishikesh AIIMS filled with water amid heavy rain

Delhi L-G visits Yamuna Bazar site amid waterlogging

The weather has improved since last night which has helped us make progress in our restoration work: Deputy Commissioner, Kullu

“The weather has improved since last night which has helped us make progress in our restoration work. I want to assure that the stranded people are being taken care of as seven relief camps have been set up in Kullu,” says Ashutosh Garg, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.

Lack of planning for sewer lines, drainage and water harvesting responsible for waterlogging in Delhi: L-G V K Saxena

Delhi people wade through water in the Yamuna Bazar area near Old Yamuna Bridge

Portion of a flyover in Panchkula washed away due to heavy rains

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

Water enters houses in Rajasthan's Dholpur as heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in several parts of the city

Chandigarh-Manali national highway closed following landslide

Water level of River Yamuna recorded at 206.32 metres at Old Railway Bridge, as of 8 am today

Water level of River Yamuna continues to flow above the danger level in Delhi's Old Railway Bridge area. Railway and traffic movement on the Bridge has been stopped. At 8 am today, water level of River Yamuna recorded at 206.32 metres at Old Railway Bridge. The highest flood level of the river in Delhi is 207.49 metres.

Movement of traffic will remain restricted at Pragati Maidan tunnel due to waterlogging

Movement of traffic will remain restricted at Pragati Maidan tunnel due to waterlogging. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly: Delhi Traffic Police

Delhi Traffic Police tweets, informs about road caving in due to rains

Mandi in Himachal Pradesh faces a flood-like situation as river Beas swells due to incessant rainfall here. Latest visuals from the city

Water level of Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar rises, houses damaged

Yamuna river in Delhi exceeds evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations: Officials

Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, touches 206.24 meter

Water flow of river around Panchvakhtra Temple in Mandi decreases

Incessant rainfall for the past few days in Ambala leaves the residential areas of the city waterlogged

Haryana | Incessant rainfall for the past few days in Ambala leaves the residential areas of the city waterlogged as Ghaggar River swells and overflows. Shalimar Colony, Hira Nagar, Ashok Vihar and several other residential colonies flooded.

Three killed as several vehicles get buried under debris from rain-triggered landslide on Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

Old Yamuna bridge closed for rail traffic as river breaches danger mark

Vikasnagar, Dehradun: Water level in Yamuna River rises due to continuous rainfall in the city

Red alert issued for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul

Shimla | 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: Senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma