Since the onset of the monsoon in Madhya Pradesh, 130 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides and flash floods, and road accidents, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Response Centre. Himachal Pradesh Flash Floods: Rains Wreak Havoc in State, 130 Dead in Monsoon-Related Incidents.
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Detailing further about the ongoing relief and rescue operations being conducted in the state amidst heavy rainfall, Trivedi said that they were working 24x7 and trying to contact people across the country to inform them about their families well-being. They are also trying to contact hotels seeking details of any tourists stranded there. Monsoon Fury in Himachal Pradesh: 15 Russian Tourists Stranded in Kasol, Police Trying To Establish Contact (Watch Video).
IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the hilly state today. The weather agency said that extremely heavy downpours exceeding 204.4 mm of rainfall are likely today, July 10 in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Rains Forecast: Extremely Heavy Downpours Exceeding 204.4 mm Rainfall Likely in State Today, Says IMD.
The PMO said that PM Modi also took stock of the situation in the wake of excessive rainfall in parts of India. "Local administrations, NDRF and SDRF teams are working to ensure the well-being of those affected," the PMO said. PM Modi Reviews Rain Situation in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks to Senior Ministers and Officials, Takes Stock of Situation After Heavy Rainfall Batters Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Other States.