Weather Update: There are flood-like conditions in Jaisalmer, Pali and Jodhpur of Rajasthan after heavy rains during the last 24 hours. 10 inches of rain was recorded in Mohangarh of Jaisalmer and 7 inches in Pokhran.
10 inches of rain was recorded in Pali and 9 inches in Jodhpur. Due to floods in Pali, more than 52 colonies of the city were submerged in water. Water is filled up to 5 feet here.
On the other hand, due to heavy rains in Bihar, flood-like conditions have arisen in many areas of Sitamarhi, Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj. Gandak, Bagmati and Kosi rivers are in spate.
IMD has predicted heavy rains in 10 states today. These include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
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A bridge over the Kali river in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka collapsed
A bridge collapsed in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday night at 1.30 am. During this, a truck crossing the bridge fell into the Kali river. The driver of the truck was also in the same truck. After falling into the river, the driver climbed on top of the truck. Police said that the driver has been rescued with the help of local fishermen. Due to the collapse of the bridge, there was a traffic jam on National Highway 66 connecting Goa to Karnataka.
93 people have died in Himachal since June 27
93 people have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh between June 27 and August 6 and the state has suffered losses of Rs 748 crore. On July 31, 16 people were killed in flash floods caused by cloudburst in Kullu, Mandi and Shimla, while 40 are still missing. 53 roads are closed in the state.
A cloud burst in Samej village of Rampur in Himachal Pradesh on August 1. Since then, rescue operations were going on in the area. Today, on August 7, the rescue operation has been stopped. ITBP Inspector Nanak Chand Sharma said – The point where we had to go for rescue is 2 kilometers away. Due to heavy rains, the roads are sinking. That is why we are stuck on the way.
Heavy rain alert in 17 states on August 8, more than 12 cm rain in three states
The weather department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains (more than 12 cm) at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya.
Heavy rain (7 cm) is forecast at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Odisha, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat region.
Weather conditions in states…
Rajasthan: Rain alert in seven districts, 40 percent more rainfall so far; Signs of monsoon slowing down
The monsoon rains in Rajasthan have now slowed down. Which will continue for a few days. At the same time, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in seven districts of Rajasthan today. Monsoon rains will occur in the eastern parts of Rajasthan till August 9, while the weather will remain clear in the remaining districts.
Madhya Pradesh: Water will fall in 4 districts including Jabalpur, 65% of the season’s rain in MP; No heavy rain for a week
Madhya Pradesh has received 65% of the season’s rainfall, i.e. 24.5 inches. Jabalpur division has received the most rainfall. In Mandla and Seoni, the figure has crossed 35 inches. At the same time, the districts of Rewa division are lagging behind. Due to monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation, heavy rains will continue in some districts.
Bihar: Heavy rain alert in 7 districts, Gandak-Bagmati and Kosi above red mark
Due to the monsoon becoming active in Bihar, it is raining heavily. Along with this, there is heavy rain in the mountains as well, due to which the Gandak, Bagmati and Kosi rivers are in spate. Flood-like conditions have arisen in many areas of Sitamarhi, Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj. Along with this, people in many cities are troubled by the problem of waterlogging.
Haryana: Monsoon returned late night, yellow-orange alert in 11 cities; winds blowing at 40KM speed
Monsoon returned late night in Haryana after three days. In view of this, the Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for 11 cities of the state. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in these cities – Ambala, Barada, Jagadhar, Chhachhrauli, Narayangarh, Panchkula, Kalka.
Himachal Pradesh: Alert in 10 districts today, more than 200 roads closed, monsoon will remain active for next 5 days
Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been receiving heavy rains since last night. Due to this, more than 200 roads have been closed for traffic due to landslides at various places. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rain in the remaining 10 districts except Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur.
Punjab: Heavy rain warning in 5 districts, Meteorological Department issued yellow alert
Heavy rain is expected in many areas of Punjab today on Wednesday. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for five districts of the state. However, there is a possibility of rain in other districts. On the other hand, there has been no change in the average temperature.
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