Rain Fury: Delhi on Alert; 34 Dead so far; Himachal worst hit

The northern regions of India have been severely impacted by heavy rainfall, resulting in more than 34 fatalities in the past three days.

Numerous roads and buildings in cities and towns remain submerged in knee-deep water.

The meteorological department has forecasted further downpour in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Delhi, and nearby areas over the next few days.

Disturbing images of the chaos, including vehicles floating like paper boats, muddy waters flooding residential areas, structures submerged along swollen riverbanks, and landslides, were widely shared online by individuals from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.

In Himachal Pradesh, incessant rain triggered landslides and flash floods, resulting in damage to houses, structures, and disruption of normal life.

Flash floods in Manali, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Chamba swept away some shops and vehicles, while major rivers like Ravi, Beas, Satluj, Swan, and Chenab are in a state of overflow.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has urged residents to stay indoors for the next 24 hours, emphasizing the expected heavy rainfall.

He also provided helpline numbers for reporting any individuals affected by the calamity and assured his round-the-clock availability for assistance.

Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi stated that more than 20 people have lost their lives, mainly due to road accidents and similar reasons. However, the number of casualties caused by landslides and flash floods is relatively lower.

More than 1,300 roads, including major national highways, district, and link roads, have been affected in the state. Vigilance has been heightened for the next two days.

Uttarakhand also reported landslides and flash floods, with reports of water levels in rivers and streams surpassing the danger mark.

Due to heavy rainfall, all schools in Gurgaon and Delhi remain closed today, as waterlogging has occurred. The Gurgaon administration has advised corporate houses to work from home to avoid traffic congestion.

The Delhi government has established 16 control rooms to monitor flood-prone areas following Haryana’s release of more than one lakh cusecs of water from the Hathnikund barrage into the Yamuna River.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal conducted a high-level meeting to address the issue of waterlogging in the city and the rising water levels of the Yamuna.

Mr. Kejriwal stated that according to expert predictions, floods are unlikely in Delhi. However, if necessary, people residing in low-lying areas will be relocated to safer places.

A red alert has been issued for Kathua and Samba districts in Jammu and Kashmir. The Amarnath Yatra, which was suspended for three days, resumed on Sunday from the Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps.

Heavy rainfall in several parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana resulted in extensive waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas, prompting authorities to take swift action in the most affected areas.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds is causing intense rainfall over northwest India.

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