It is raining heavily in many areas of the country. Meanwhile, the rainy season in Delhi-NCR seems to be almost over. There is very little chance of rain in Delhi-NCR today. According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi and its surrounding areas will remain partly cloudy today. The sky will be clear in many areas. Strong winds will blow on the ground surface. Their speed can be 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh. Apart from this, the Meteorological Department has also warned of heavy rain in Punjab and Haryana.
Red alert has been issued in many areas of Uttarakhand. Flood-like conditions have arisen in Kullu-Manali of Himachal Pradesh due to rain. Heavy rain has been predicted in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh today (16 September 2024). There is also a danger of lightning in many districts.
Yamuna water level rises due to heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh
Due to heavy rains in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, the water level of Yamuna and Ganga rivers has risen. Many low-lying areas have been submerged. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has started rescue operations in the affected areas of the district. Due to the rising water level of the rivers, the ghats have submerged. Due to which people are performing aarti at a great height. People are facing difficulties in bathing. The area around the Hanuman temple at Sangam Ghat has been submerged. Due to which shopkeepers are having to close their shops. Currently, 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh are facing floods. According to information received from the state government, 17 people have died due to the floods.
#WATCH Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Water enters low-lying areas as water level in River Yamuna and Ganga rises; rescue operations underway by NDRF pic.twitter.com/njRLXs4Ye2
— ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2024
Threat of heavy rain in Uttarakhand
Rain has caused a lot of havoc in Uttarakhand for the last 2-3 days. At the same time, heavy rains may occur in the state once again with the monsoon becoming active. Pilgrims and local people are facing difficulties due to landslides in hilly areas. The temperature of the state has also dropped due to rain.
Roads closed due to heavy rain in Himachal
38 roads have been closed due to rain in Himachal Pradesh. At the same time, 11 power supply schemes have also come to a standstill. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the rain will continue in the state till September 21. Strong winds may blow at different places in 6 districts of the state on September 18, 2024. Heavy rain is expected during this period. In view of this, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert.
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