In the last two days, as heavy rainfall lashed portions of north India, at least 41 persons were killed in landslides and other rain-related disasters. Himachal Pradesh remained the worst-affected state, with 18 people killed in flash floods and landslides in the last two days, while nine people died in Punjab and Haryana, seven in Rajasthan, and three in Uttar Pradesh in rain-related accidents.
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Delhi Police imposed section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure in the flood-prone areas in Delhi. (ANI)
The water level of the Yamuna River, which is still in flood in Delhi, was measured at 207.55 metres, the highest ever.
The Kullu-Manali route has been partially restored, and at least 2,335 tourist vehicles have been released.
“The situation is gradually resuming normalcy. Both phone and internet access have been restored. The power situation has also improved. Approximately 4,000 individuals have been rescued from various sections of the state. The evacuation is still ongoing”
Himachal Pradesh Minister Onkar Chand Sharma
“We had set up eight kitchens along the Yamuna flood plains to help the impacted (temporarily displaced) people. Unfortunately, some Delhi government officials intimidated our workers this morning, threatening to dismantle the setup: Delhi BJP head Virendra Sachdeva.”We had set up eight kitchens along the Yamuna flood plains to help the impacted (temporarily displaced) people. Unfortunately, some Delhi government officials intimidated our workers this morning, threatening to dismantle the setup: Delhi BJP head Virendra Sachdeva”