Incessant rainfall has severely affected the lives of many people across the country. In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Yatra was suspended on Sunday owing to the heavy rain alert. It will resume today if the weather conditions improve. In Rajasthan, life has been disrupted by continuous rain for the past five days. In Hanumangarh, two brothers died when the roof of a house collapsed amid heavy rainfall, Jagran.com reported.
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Flood Risk In UP, Bihar:
Continuous rainfall has caused rivers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to swell, creating a risk of flood. In Bihar, lightning strikes have resulted in 10 deaths, while rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh have claimed five lives. Many districts in Haryana and Punjab have experienced heavy rainfall.
In Uttarakhand, heavy rains over the past week have triggered landslides in hilly areas, obstructing communication routes. However, the heavy downpour in the Garhwal region, which had been ongoing for the past six days, stopped on Sunday, providing some relief. The water levels of the Ganga and other rivers have also receded, allowing hydroelectric projects to operate smoothly.
In the region, nearly 30 connectivity routes have been reopened. However, the plains of the state continue to experience rainfall. Heavy rain has also affected the Kumaon division. In Pithoragarh district, two roads connecting the China border remain closed. The Gunji bridge on the Dharchula-Tawaghat route is under threat. The BRO is working to save the bridge. The water level of the Kali River has approached the danger mark. In Champawat district, the Tanakpur-Pithoragarh highway is closed in two places due to debris. Continuous rain is making it difficult to clear these routes.
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Rain Alert In Bihar:
Scattered to heavy rainfall is forecasted for various parts of Bihar on Monday. Ten people have died due to lightning strikes in the state. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his anguish and announced an ex-gratia grant of four lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased. Due to continuous rainfall, rivers in the state have started to swell. Around 60 people in the Diara area near Bagaha in West Champaran district were stranded overnight due to a sudden rise in the water level of the Gandak River.
On Sunday, the SDRF team safely rescued 40 people by evening. Twenty more labourers will be brought back on Monday. In Motihari, the Bagmati and Lalbakeya rivers are swelling. The rising water levels of the Kosi River have caused water to enter villages in several districts. The Mahananda and Kankai rivers passing through Kishanganj are flowing near the danger mark. In Katihar, the water level of the Mahananda River has increased. Flood conditions have developed in Lakhimpur Kheri, Balrampur, Kushinagar, and Shravasti districts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Deaths In Rain-Related Incidents:
In Sitapur, two persons died in incidents involving the collapse of a roof and a railing. In Balrampur, two people, including a child, were drowned in floodwaters. In the Jamunaha tehsil area of Shravasti, 11 farmers, including half a dozen women, were rescued after eight hours of intense efforts while they were guarding their fields during the flood. Due to heavy rainfall in Nepal, the water level of the Narayani River has risen 16 cm above the danger mark, causing floodwaters to enter five villages in Kushinagar district. The SDRF team rescued 101 people from these villages on Sunday. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for several districts on Monday.
