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Weather Live Updates: The havoc of flood and rain is being seen from Delhi to Himachal. Due to rise in the water level of Yamuna, the low-lying areas near Kashmere Gate of Delhi were flooded. The river has risen to 208.46 meters till 7 am today, surpassing its highest of 207.49 meters recorded in 1978. Authorities in northern India are working on a war footing to rescue stranded tourists, restore vehicular traffic on roads and prevent flood waters from entering. BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur visited Kullu district and took stock of the flood affected areas.
Weather Live Updates:
Delhi Traffic Police issued advisory
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory saying that traffic is closed on Bhairon Road due to water logging near Railway Under Bridge. So use some other way. Commercial vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi and will be diverted towards the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways.
Yamuna’s water level crossed the danger mark by 3 meters
The Yamuna in Delhi today reached an all-time high of 208.46 metres, submerging low-lying areas and forcing evacuation measures. The Central Water Commission has called this a “peak situation” as the water flow in the Yamuna is expected to peak around 8-10 am today. At present the water level is three meters above the danger mark.
rain in haryana
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar had conducted an aerial survey of the areas affected by heavy rains since three days. Along with this, a compensation of Rs 4 lakh has also been announced for the next of kin of those who died in this disaster. He said that financial assistance would also be provided to the poor and other people whose houses have been affected by the rains. After reaching Ambala, where Khattar was accompanied by Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij, the chief minister held a meeting with officials of the district administration.
death due to rain in punjab and haryana
Six more deaths were reported in Punjab and Haryana due to rain-related incidents, while authorities in both the states stepped up rescue and relief operations. However, after several days of heavy rain, the weather has cleared up. According to media reports, the death toll has now risen to 21, including 10 people in Haryana. In all, 14 districts in Punjab and seven in Haryana have been affected by the rains and floods.
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