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PremiumHeavy Rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts from August 11-14 in most of the districts. The Uttarakhand Police has also warned people of severe waterlogging and possible landslides amid heavy rainfall and thunderstorm predictions. It also forecasted a sudden rise in the water level of rivers. In Assam, the flood situation in the state has again worsened as nearly 27, 000 people in six districts have been affected by the deluge and according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). 19,163 people have been affected in the Dhemaji district while 5,666 people affected in the Dibrugarh district. The weather office has also issued an orange alert in Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Sub Himalayan, West Bengal and Sikkim today.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for landslides caused by heavy rainfall in several districts of Uttarakhand till August 14, prompting authorities to shift local residents to safer locations. The state is on ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts for the next three days. Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red' Alert and 'Orange' Alert for most of the districts of Uttarakhand from August 11 to August 14.
There has been heavy rain in many districts of the state for the last couple of days, causing waterlogging and flooding and disrupting the normal lives of the people.
Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Thursday rescued several people trapped in their houses in the Kashipur area in Rudrapur, which have been submerged in waters due to the heavy rain. (ANI)
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, with predictions for 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' in the region for the next two days.
The IMD advised locals to refrain from venturing into areas prone to water logging and from vulnerable structures.
In a post on X, (formerly called Twitter), IMD wrote: "Intense rainfall ahead. An orange alert has been issued for Sub- Himalayan, West Bengal and Sikkim. Prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm on August 12 and 13. Stay safe and stay informed!" (ANI)
Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 has been closed for traffic due to heavy debris and boulders piling up after a landslide occured on Friday, officials said.
Brijesh Bhatt, District Disaster Officer of Tehri Garhwal, said that the Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway-94 is closed due to heavy debris and boulders coming near Bagadhar.
"The national highway has been closed since last 24 hours, due to heavy debris and boulders that came yesterday," he said.
"Efforts are on to clear the debris and open the highway, which was closed towards Narendra Nagar and Agrakhal by Pokeland and Loader," he added. (ANI)
"The rain is forecasted for most of the places. We have issued orange alerts of heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi and Una districts of the state," said Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD to ANI.
Delhi on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 27.3 degrees Celsius, normal for the season, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The weather office has predicted strong surface winds during the daytime. It has also forecast generally cloudy skies with light rain.
The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 35 degrees Celsius, it said. (PTI)
The El Nino weather phenomenon is showing signs of intensifying, potentially leading to heightened temperatures and extreme weather events in a year already marked by their prevalence, according to experts. The World Meteorological Organization recently confirmed the commencement of the first El Nino in several years, AFP reported.
Himachal rain update: Since the onset of monsoon in the hill state on June 24 till August 11, the death toll due to rain-related incidents and road accidents has reached 252, of which 41 persons died in 87 landslides and 107 died in road accidents, according to the state emergency operation centre.
Uttarakhand rains: The Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a red alert for Uttarakhand for August 13 and August 14. As per IMD, heavy rainfall is also likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14.
"Urgent red alert issued for Uttarakhand as heavy to very heavy rainfall, reaching extremely heavy levels (more than 204.4 mm), is forecasted for August 13th and 14th. Stay safe," India Meteorological Department tweeted.
There has been heavy rain in many districts of the state for the last couple of days, causing waterlogging and flooding and disrupting the normal lives of the people.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an Orange alert for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, saying that the states are likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm on 12th August.
As per IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh for heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm on 12th & 13th August.
Uttarakhand rains: As per Rudraprayag Police tweet on X, "Search operation continues in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag district. The teams engaged in the campaign recovered 2 dead bodies during the search on the spot itself. Total 7 dead bodies have been recovered so far,
Himachal rain: According to the Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Four passengers seriously injured, and 8 passengers suffer minor injuries after a bus from the Sundernagar unit travelling to Shimla met with an accident due to road damage in Mandi district today morning. The injured passengers have been shifted to the hospital
Uttarakhand rain updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts in Uttarakhand from August 11-14 in most of the districts. As per IMD, extremely heavy rainfall also likely over Uttarakhand during 12-14 August.
Himachal rain updates: Amid the heavy rainfall and landslide, the Kalka-Shimla National Highway that was blocked in the early hours of Friday has now been restored for light vehicles, officials said.
The Shimla-Kalka road on the National Highway-5 was shut after a landslide in the State's Solan district in the early hours of Friday, police said.
This road was opened on Thursday after one week. The Revenue and Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi said that over 200 roads are still closed and restoration is underway. He said that the losses continued daily.
"Last night due to the heavy rainfall, Kalka-Shimla road was also blocked, restoration is underway so far it has been opened for light vehicles. There are over 200 roads closed in the state and restoration is underway, over 200 electricity supply schemes are also chamfered. Our teams and officers are in the field," Negi said.
IMD has predicted heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura
Uttarakhand rain updates: As per Rudraprayag Police, a vehicle was found in a very badly damaged condition inside the debris and the bodies of 5 people, travelling in it, have also been recovered.
Uttarakhand rain updates: While speaking to news agency ANI, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami after on his visit to Kotdwar, said, “Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging many parts have been affected and bridges, roads and houses have been damaged, I visited all the places. The concerned administration is working efficiently... We have directed the administration to provide necessary help and assistance to the flood-affected people."
Assam rain updates: The flood situation in Assam has again worsened as nearly 27, 000 people in six districts have been affected by the deluge and according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
19,163 people have been affected in the Dhemaji district while 5,666 people affected in the Dibrugarh district. 175 villages under 18 revenue circles of Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Darrang, Jorhat, Golaghat and Sivasagar districts are currently under flood water. In Dhemaji district, 44 villages under Jonai, Dhemaji, Gogamukh and Sissiborgaon revenue circles have been affected by the current wave of flood, said ASDMA.
More than 10, 300 people have been affected alone in Sissiborgaon revenue circles and many flood-affected people have moved to safer places after the flood waters entered into their homes.
Himachal rain updates: Seven persons were killed while four injured in Chamba district on Friday when their vehicle fell into the Siul river after being hit by a landslide, prompting the formation of an inquiry board to probe the matter and prevent similar accidents in future, officials said.
The deceased include six police personnel who were from the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion posted at the Chamba Border. They have been identified as Rakesh Gora, Praveen Tondon, Kamaljeet, Sachin, Abhishek and Lakshay Kumar, while the seventh deceased is Chandru Ram, a local resident, the police said.
Uttarakhand rains: According to information received from the State Emergency Operation Center, 58 people have lost their lives and 37 people have been injured so far in various incidents during this monsoon while 19 others are missing.
In addition, 1,167 houses were damaged, including 33 which were completely damaged, and a large amount of agricultural land was also washed away.
Roads and bridges have also suffered a lot due to the rains in the state.
Uttarakhand rain update: Five people, including three pilgrims from Gujarat, died after being buried under the debris of a landslide on the Kedarnath Yatra route in Rudraprayag district as the MeT department on Friday warned of heavy rains in six districts of Uttarakhand for the next few days.
