8 states suffering from rain-flood: 7 killed in Jharkhand, dam gates had to be opened at midnight in MP; Namo Ghat submerged in Prayagraj

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In North India, rivers in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are in spate due to the rains since the last 24 hours.

8 states of the country are suffering from rain. Due to Western Disturbance, it is raining continuously for 24 hours in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. Landslides in the mountains have badly affected the life of the people. At the same time, rivers and streams are in spate in the plains. Rescue operation had to be carried out for the tourists trapped in the floods in Uttarakhand.

Due to heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh, the gates of Tawa and Bargi Dam had to be opened at midnight. At the same time, a red alert of rain has been issued for the next 24 hours. However, the Meteorological Department has also predicted that the current system may weaken by Monday and rain may bring relief.

Understand the latest rain situation in the country through this map.

This map has been taken from the website of the Indian Meteorological Department.  Map is symbolic.

This map has been taken from the website of the Indian Meteorological Department. Map is symbolic.

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Himachal: 34 incidents of landslides and cloudbursts, 22 killed

In Himachal, the death toll in 34 incidents of floods, landslides and cloudburst has risen to 22, while 6 are missing. In Kangra, Mandi and Chamba districts, the havoc of nature wreaked the most. 14 people died in Mandi, 3 in Bhatiyat of Chamba and 2 each in Kangra and Shimla districts. Among them is a 9-year-old girl who lost her life after her house collapsed in Shahpur, Kangra. Click to read the full story…

Madhya Pradesh: Red alert in 4 divisions, gates of Tawa Dam had to be opened at midnight

The gates of Yashwant Sagar were opened after heavy rains in Indore last week.  The water level of the dam has started rising again due to the continuing rain since Saturday.

The gates of Yashwant Sagar were opened after heavy rains in Indore last week. The water level of the dam has started rising again due to the continuing rain since Saturday.

The rain system has become active again in MP. Heavy rains are occurring in many parts of the state including capital Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Vidisha, Chhindwara and Raisen. When the water level of Tawa increased, 5 gates were opened from 11 o’clock in the night. At the same time, 11 gates of Bargi Dam built on Narmada have been opened up to half a meter. Read full news…

Uttar Pradesh: Ganga-Yamuna water entered residential areas in Prayagraj

Flood-like situation has arisen in all 84 ghats of Ganga.  Many temples including Ratneshwar Mahadev have been submerged.  At the same time, the Sheetla Mata temple has been flooded with water.

Flood-like situation has arisen in all 84 ghats of Ganga. Many temples including Ratneshwar Mahadev have been submerged. At the same time, the Sheetla Mata temple has been flooded with water.

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Jharkhand: 7 killed in rain-related accidents

Rain-filled water in Sonua of Chaibasa

Rain-filled water in Sonua of Chaibasa

In Jharkhand, the water level of several rivers in Kolhan including West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan and East Singhbhum districts has reached the danger mark. Three people have died in the state, low-lying areas were flooded and trees and electric poles were uprooted. One woman in Singhbhum and two in Ramgarh died due to drowning, while some people are missing. Four people died after a car sank in the Nalkari river. Read full news…

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Yatra begins, many rivers flood

The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had stopped the Yatra on August 19 in view of the security after heavy rains in Katra.

The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had stopped the Yatra on August 19 in view of the security after heavy rains in Katra.

The Yatra of Mata Vaishno Devi, which was stopped as a precaution due to heavy rains, has now resumed. Due to torrential rains in the upper reaches of Pir Panjal mountain range, a flood like situation prevails in the Darhali river in Rajouri district.

Odisha: Boat carrying 70 people capsizes in Mahanadi

People are being searched after the boat capsized in Mahanadi.  Rescue teams are also working at night.

People are being searched after the boat capsized in Mahanadi. Rescue teams are also working at night.

A boat carrying 70 passengers was washed away in the floods in the Mahanadi river. Odisha Fire Services carried out the rescue operation. Mahakalpada Marine Police Officer Prakash Chandra Sahu said that although it was risky, we rescued all 70 people.

Punjab: Yellow alert for 3 days, warning issued around Beas
A yellow alert has been issued in Punjab for the next three days from Monday, according to which there will be cloud cover and rain in many cities of Punjab for the next three days. Due to the strong flow of water in Pathankot, the bridge over the Chakki river has been closed. Naha in-charge Narinder Kumar said that it is the duty of the police to stop the people from moving forward so that there is no loss of life. Read full news…

Uttarakhand: Tourists stuck in resort due to floods
Some people were trapped in Aranyam Resort in Mohanchatti, Pauri Garhwal. All contact with these people was lost. On receiving the information, SDRF team reached the rescue spot. According to SDRF spokesperson, rescue work is on. On the other hand, due to heavy rains in Rishikesh, the water level of river Ganga has increased.

These maps have been taken from the website of the Indian Meteorological Department.  All maps are symbolic.

These maps have been taken from the website of the Indian Meteorological Department. All maps are symbolic.

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