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Delhi News: PM Modi inquires about flood situation in national capital; Yamuna water level starts receding
Major floods in Delhi occurred in 1924, 1977, 1978, 1995, 2010, and 2013. Analysis of flood data from 1963 to 2010 indicate an increasing trend for floods occurring in September, and a decreasing trend in July, according to research. Bhim Singh Rawat, associate coordinator, South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers, People (SANDRP), attributed the unprecedented rise in the Yamuna water level in Delhi to riverbed elevation due to significant silt accumulation.
Water level increased rapidly in past 3 days
Delhi recorded a rapid increase in the Yamuna water level over the last three days. It shot up from 203.14 metres at 11 am on Sunday to 205.4 at 5 pm on Monday, breaching the danger mark of 205.33 metres 18 hours earlier than expected. The river had exceeded the evacuation mark of 206 metres on Monday night, prompting the relocation of people residing in flood-prone areas to safer locations and a closure of the Old Railway Bridge for road and rail traffic.
The Yamuna in Delhi swelled to 207.55 metres on Wednesday, breaching its all-time record of 207.49 metres set in 1978, government agencies said on Wednesday. READ MORE
Reinforcement of embankments and large-scale evacuation operation are going on. We are fully prepared. I am myself going to review the relief measures.
The situation is slowly returning to normal. Phone connectivity and internet connectivity have been restored. The electricity situation has also improved. We have rescued around 4,000 people from various parts of the state. The evacuation process is still on.
Rain in Delhi Live: Delhi issues traffic advisory as Yamuna water level set to reach highest level in 45 years
The water level of Yamuna river in Delhi on Wednesday rose to 207.25 metres and was flowing precariously close to the all-time record level of 207.49 metres reached in 1978, reported news agency PTI quoting government agencies. READ MORE
The situation has improved significantly. The government is working round the clock to evacuate thousands of stranded people from flood-affected areas. We are using disaster relief funds to compensate the victims and begin restoration work as soon as possible. The situation will quickly return to normal.
‘Avoid unnecessary journeys’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami in view of incessant rainfall in state
- Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday requested the people of the state and the pilgrims to avoid unnecessary journeys in view of continuous rainfall in the state.
- “In view of continuous rains in all areas of the state, I request all the people of the state and pilgrims to avoid making unnecessary journeys. I’m overseeing the condition of roadways and rain from all the districts 24 hours a day from the State Disaster Control Room. The district administration and SDRF have been instructed to remain on high alert in all the districts”, CM Dhami shared in a tweet.
The meeting of Central Zone Council (on July 15) that was scheduled to be held here, under the chairmanship of HM Amit Shah has been cancelled for now, in wake of the weather situation.
3 drown as car falls into river in Uttarakhand's Pauri
- Three people died when their car fell into the swollen Khoh river at Kotdwar in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, police said on Wednesday.
- A police official said the vehicle was headed for Kotdwar from Dugadda with five occupants on Tuesday night when the incident took place.
Relief measures going on war footing in Punjab and Haryana
- Relief measures are going on a war footing in Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday as several parts of the states remained flooded following incessant rains in the past three days.
- Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar will visit the worst-hit Ambala district on Wednesday to take stock of the situation, officials said.
Breaches in Ghaggar inundate fields in Punjab’s Sangrur
- Three major breaches in Ghaggar, which has been flowing above the danger mark, on Wednesday caused flooding in agricultural fields in Punjab's Sangrur districts.
- The breaches took place at Makorad Sahib, Phulad and Mandvi villages.Paddy crops on thousands of acres were submerged in water within hours of the river breaching its banks. The floodwater has not entered residential areas so far.
Three members of a family, including a seven months pregnant woman, died whereas one person sustained injuries after the roof of their house collapsed due to rain at Kotkapura town of Punjab's Faridkot district, in the wee hours of Wednesday. READ MORE
There was no mobile signal in several areas for the past two days. As tourists were not able to contact their families, so a check-post has been installed where we are collecting the details of the (stranded) people and sharing them on our Facebook page. Relief materials are also being provided to them.
Himachal Pradesh Flood News Live: Incessant rain, flash floods ravage Manali
- Incessant rain, which has led to flash floods and landslides, has caused significant damage in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali.
- Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi said that the flash floods have damaged the national highway and disrupted water and electricity supply. "Manali has suffered significant damage due to flash floods. Houses, land, and gardens have been destroyed, and the national highway is damaged due to flash floods. The link road adjacent to the bridge is also badly damaged. There is no net connectivity, electricity and water. We have made arrangements to provide food to the stranded tourists," Negi said.
- Due to incessant rainfall in the region, many tourists have been stranded in Manali. Internet services and electricity supply have been disrupted due to the flood in the area.
In view of the incessant rainfall in Kedarnath and Rudraprayag, we urge the Kawariyas and tourists to check the weather before visiting these places.
To rescue 300 people trapped in Chanderatal area of Spiti Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district, road-opening work commenced at 5.30am on Wednesday, on the third day of the operation. READ MORE
Yamuna River News Live: Raging Yamuna nears all-time record level in Delhi
- The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to 207.25 metres and was flowing precariously close to the all-time record level of 207.49 metres reached in 1978, government agencies said on Wednesday.
- According to the Central Water Commission's (CWC) flood-monitoring portal, the water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 207-metre mark at 4am, the first time since 2013, and rose to 207.25 metres by 8am on Wednesday.
Himachal Pradesh Rain News Live: 29 from Uttar Pradesh missing in Himachal Pradesh
The relief department is currently tracking the exact locations of 29 people from Uttar Pradesh who are currently in Himachal Pradesh. The available government information suggests that most of these individuals were in Manali. However, there is a lack of information on the whereabouts of approximately nine people, while the remaining individuals have been confirmed to be safe.
Uttarakhand Rain News Live: Road washed away in Uttarakhand's Dharali
- A road was washed away as Kheer Ganga swelled in Dharali, on the National Highway towards Gangotri.
- Uttarkashi district administration said that efforts are under way for the last 12 hours to open the closed road, amid heavy rainfall.
Himachal Pradesh Rains Live: 15 Russian tourists stranded in Kasol, police trying to establish contact
- Acting DGP of Himachal Pradesh, Satwant Atwal Trivedi, on Tuesday said that 15 Russian tourists were reportedly stranded in Kasol, and police are trying to establish contact with them.
- “We received info from the Russian Embassy that 15 Russian tourists are stranded in Kasol. We are trying to establish contact and once we will be able to contact the tourists we will inform the Embassy about their well-being,” said acting DGP, Satwant Atwal Trivedi.
Uttarakhand Rains Live: Kedarnath Dham Yatra stopped due to heavy rain
- The Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped at Uttarakhand's Sonprayag and Gaurikund due to continuous heavy rains, informed officials on Wednesday.
- In view of the safety of the passengers, the district administration stopped the passengers at Sonprayag and Gaurikund due to continuous bad weather.
- Due to rain, 4 state roads and 10 link roads are closed due to debris. Due to heavy rains, Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers are in spate, the officials said.
Bangalore Rain News Live: After bountiful May, 35% rain deficit in June
While 138% excess rainfall was recorded in Bengaluru in May, June witnessed a 35% deficit, according to data from India Meteorological Department (IMD). In fact, April too saw a 54.3% rain deficit. READ MORE
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