Red Alert in Himachal and Uttarakhand: Torrential Rain Ravages as Downpour Persists for 4 Days
The meteorological department has issued a red alert in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in three districts that have experienced the most severe impact of the heavy downpour, as the torrential rains have transformed roads into flowing rivers and rivers into violent bodies of water, sweeping away everything in their path. This includes vehicles, houses, and even bridges, which have been washed away by the force of the floodwaters.
Heavy Rainfall Claims Lives: Death Toll Rises:
The death toll in Himachal Pradesh has reached 31, with Uttarakhand reporting five deaths and Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan each recording one rain-related fatality, emphasizing the devastating impact of the ongoing heavy rainfall on human lives in these areas.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey on Tuesday of the Kasol, Manikaran, Kheer Ganga, and Pulga areas. In Kull’s Sainj area alone, around 40 shops and 30 houses were washed away, he said, as he interacted with people in a relief camp in Kullu.
The infrastructure damage in Himachal Pradesh is estimated to be around ₹3,000 crore to ₹4,000 crore. Multiple states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, have been severely affected by heavy rainfall, causing extensive flooding and infrastructure disruptions.
Red Alert for HP:
The meteorological department has issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh and three districts in Uttarakhand today, indicating the severity of the weather conditions. Authorities in Uttarakhand have advised people not to travel to the state until Thursday due to the adverse conditions.
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Water Levels Soar:
As per the flood-monitoring portal of the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level at the Old Railway Bridge in New Delhi exceeded 207 meters at 5 am on Wednesday. This rise in water level is attributed to Haryana releasing a greater volume of water into the Yamuna river from the Hathnikund barrage.
'Think before travelling out'; Monsoon creates havoc in many states, red alert for Himachal, Uttarakhand & Delhi. pic.twitter.com/jmWJAs1dQx
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Emergency Response Of Yamuna River Swells:
In the national capital, New Delhi, the Yamuna river has reached its highest recorded level in the past 10 years. In the past two days, Delhi has witnessed a significant and rapid surge in the water level of the Yamuna river. It escalated from 203.14 meters at 11 am on Sunday to 205.4 meters by 5 pm on Monday, breaching the danger mark of 205.33 meters, a noteworthy 18 hours earlier than anticipated.
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To effectively monitor flood-prone areas and the water level of the Yamuna, sixteen control rooms have been established. Rescue and relief operations are underway with the deployment of over 50 motorboats, while diving and medical teams are prepared with all necessary supplies and equipment to provide assistance.
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