The Indian Meteorological Department, in its latest report, issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in western Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan region, Goa and Central Maharashtra on Sunday.
IMD scientist, Dr Naresh Kumar said, "Monsoon is in its active phase. There is a deep depression in North East MP. There is low pressure in Southwest Rajasthan. We expect extremely heavy rainfall in western Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat, Konkan region, Goa and Central Maharashtra for which we have also issued a red alert. There will be no rain in Delhi-NCR in the next two days."
He further said that in the coming days, heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
"Heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in coming days. In north-eastern states, heavy rainfall is expected. When the monsoon trough comes to its near position, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Delhi," he added.
Earlier, several roads were damaged in the wake of cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh. 191 roads, including 3 National Highways, are closed due to landslides and rain, a total of 294 electricity supply schemes are disrupted; and nearly 120 water supply schemes are hampered in the state.
HP suffered losses of Rs 700 crore: CM Sukhu
The state of Himachal Pradesh has incurred an estimated loss of over Rs 700 crore in the aftermath of devastating floods and heavy rainfall, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday.
He further said that some bodies have been recovered and 55 people are still missing, adding that the state government is closely monitoring the situation.
In the aftermath of devastating floods and heavy rainfall, Himachal Pradesh is reeling under an estimated loss exceeding 700 crore rupees. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu disclosed that the losses, incurred since June 27, 2024, encompass significant damage to infrastructure and other assets.
"The state has suffered a loss of around Rs 700 crore and 55 people are missing, some bodies have also been recovered. We have started relief work on a war footing. We pray to God to have mercy on Himachal Pradesh. We are closely monitoring the relief and search operations in the affected regions," CM Sukhu told reporters on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh has incurred heavy losses and destruction in the aftermath of devastating floods and heavy rainfall.
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister and PWD Minister, Vikramaditya Singh, visited the flood-hit areas, where efforts were underway to reopen 193 closed roads and reinstate critical bridges.
"Our priority is to expedite rescue and relief measures with the support of NDRF, SDRF, and state police," he asserted, urging for swift assistance from the Union government.
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