Flood Update: In many states including Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, problems have increased due to rain and rising water level of rivers.
Flood Update: New Delhi. Life is affected in many states due to continuous rains. In many states including Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, problems have increased due to rain and rising water level of rivers. At some places people were washed away in the strong current of the river, while at other places the connectivity of villages has been affected due to floods. The Meteorological Department has issued red, orange and yellow alerts in many states.
Red and orange alert in these districts today
The Meteorological Department has issued different levels of alerts. Red alert has been issued for Odisha. There is orange alert in Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. People have been advised to remain alert regarding heavy rain in these areas.
Yellow alert issued in many states
The effect of rain is visible in large parts of the country. Yellow alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western Uttar Pradesh, Western Madhya Pradesh, Central Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In view of the continuous rain and strong current, people have been appealed to remain alert.
Barabaspur village of Dindori submerged
Turod river is in spate due to continuous rains in Karanjia block area of Dindori and life in rural areas is being affected. The situation has become serious due to rain in Barabaspur Panchayat. At many places, water has reached houses and some kutcha houses have been damaged.
OBC Morcha District President Rajkumar Mongre reached Barbaspur to know the problems of the villagers and the damage caused by the rain. Giving information about the damage caused by the rain, the villagers demanded proper relief and compensation from the administration. On this, Prince Mongre said that an impartial survey of the loss of the affected families would be conducted and proper compensation would be provided.
Woman dies due to lightning in Mungeli
Lightning falling from the sky can be fatal. A woman walking on foot was suddenly struck by lightning in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh. The woman died on the spot in the accident. There is an atmosphere of concern in the area after the incident. The administration advises people to avoid going to open places during bad weather.
Three children drowned in the river in Bilaspur
The accident happened while returning from school. In Bilaspur, three children returning home from school got caught in the strong current of Ghongha river. Information about three children floating in the river has come to light. Due to rain the water level and flow of the river has increased. The incident has increased the concern of the local people.
Search for a young man crossing the river in Balrampur
The young man was swept away in the strong current of the Kanhar river. A young man got hit by strong water while crossing Kanhar river in Balrampur district. He went with the flow. The young man has not been traced yet. The search is on and efforts are being made to locate him with the help of relief teams.
Flood like situation in 19 districts of Uttar Pradesh
Rivers are in spate due to continuous rain. Due to rain in Uttar Pradesh, the water level of many rivers has increased. Flood situation persists in 19 districts of the state. Crops have been damaged in 92 villages. At the same time, 26 villages have become surrounded by water and have reached an island-like situation. The problems of people in rural areas have increased due to floods.
Ganga water level increased in Kashi
Police post of Dashashwamedh Ghat submerged in water. Due to continuous rise in the water level of Ganga in Varanasi, the police post of Dashashwamedh Ghat has been submerged. Even in Prayagraj, the water of Ganga has reached the ghats. Due to the crematorium of Daraganj Ghat being submerged, the last rites have to be performed on the roads. This has created a new challenge for the local people and administration.
Bike washed away in strong current in Lalitpur
Flow of water on the bridge poses a danger. In Lalitpur, a young man’s bike got hit by the strong flow of water on the bridge. The flow of water was so strong that the bike was washed away. There is a need to take special care while crossing bridges and rivers and streams amid continuous rain.
Heavy rain alert in Madhya Pradesh
There was heavy rain in many divisions on Sunday. Heavy rain was recorded in Jabalpur, Chambal and Narmadapuram divisions of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. Red alert for rain has been issued in 22 districts of the state. Due to heavy rains, there is a danger of water level in rivers and streams rising and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Trouble increased in Bihar and Uttarakhand also
The danger increased due to the strong flow of Ganga and Yamuna. Ganga is in spate from Buxar to Bhagalpur in Bihar. At the same time, a laborer was trapped in the middle of Yamuna river in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The SDRF team conducted an operation and pulled the laborer out of the river safely. In Himachal Pradesh too, 125 roads are closed due to rain and landslides, affecting traffic in many areas.
