as monsoon rains sweep across northern india causing majorflooding. delhi is on high alert for a possible evacuation while the indian army and disaster response teams scramble to rescue those trapped in flooded homes. arunoday mukharji reports. northern india in the grip of nature s fury. the himalayan state of himachal pradesh the worst hit. cities which are ordinarily bustling with tourists look unrecognisable, an overflowing beas river threatening to swallow parts of the scenic towns of kullu and mandi. south of himachal pradesh, india s capital city of delhi hasn t seen this kind of rain for decades. thousands have been shifted from the river banks to safer areas and many others told to be ready for evacuation as delhi continues to be on alert. in the north western indian state of rajasthan, it was a similar sight in the state capitaljaipur, with some key services struggling to stay afloat. translation: despite being such a big hospital, so much water has|
The heavy rains have already claimed the lives of 14 individuals in the state, highlighting the urgency of taking precautionary measures. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh, indicating the high likelihood of heavy rains and warning of potential flooding and landslides. The severity of the situation prompted Sukhu s decision to temporarily close all schools and colleges on July 10 and 11, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
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.
Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy downpours have blocked the Chandigarh-Manali highway in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi locality, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded since Sunday evening. Officials of the Mandi administration have announced the closure of the road until restoration works using explosives are completed within seven to eight hours.