8 November 2024

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A man looks at the swollen Beas River after heavy rains in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. (AP)

A man looks at the swollen Beas River after heavy rains in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. (AP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Raisi the ministers of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand of the full help and support of the central government in view of the situation caused by the heavy rains.

Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in northern parts of India, killing 37 people due to landslides and other rain-related incidents over the past two days. With the situation deteriorating in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand, the Army Corps and NDRF have stepped up their efforts in relief and rescue operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the Chief Ministers of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand of the full help and support of the Central Government in response to the devastation created in the hill states due to heavy rains.

Here are the most important updates:

  • To combat heavy rains and floods, a total of 39 NDRF teams have been deployed in four northern Indian states: Punjab (14 teams), Himachal Pradesh (12 teams), Haryana (5 teams) and Uttarakhand (8 teams).
  • In Punjab, the Indian Army has rescued 910 students and 50 others from a private university that was flooded due to heavy rains. The civil administration of Punjab and Haryana requested assistance from the army in the rescue operation, which prompted the deployment of flood relief columns of the army’s Western Command to assist the affected areas in both states.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited a relief camp in Mohali to meet flood-affected people. IMD has issued a red alert for Chandigarh, Panchkula (Haryana) and Mohali (Punjab) because heavy rains are expected in these areas.
  • The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools in the state until July 13 due to the prevailing situation. Punjab Secretary Anurag Verma on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the situation in the state and expedite relief work.
  • Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar canceled all events previously scheduled for the day and called an emergency meeting with senior officials from various departments. During the meeting, Chief Treasurer Sanjeev Kaushal and other senior officials gave a situation update, allowing the Chief Minister to take stock of the ongoing developments.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting to discuss heavy rains and rising water levels in the city’s Yamuna River. Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal mentioned that the evacuation of the residents staying in the low-lying areas near the Yamuna River will start once the water level reaches the level of 206 metres. He reassured the public that experts had indicated that a flood situation might not occur in the national capital. Kejriwal stressed that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is fully prepared to face any challenges that may arise.
  • In response to the rising water level of the Yamuna River due to heavy rains and the release of water from Hatnikund Valley in Haryana, the evacuation of individuals residing in the low-lying areas of the Yamuna floodplain began on Monday evening. Delhi’s Yamuna crossed the danger mark of 205.33m as relentless torrential rains continued to drenching the upper catchment areas for the third day in a row. The river crossed the danger mark earlier than expected, with initial forecasts saying it wouldn’t happen until Tuesday afternoon. Atechi, the Minister of Revenue, stated that people are being moved to safer locations than in floodplain areas (khadrs), and district magistrates have been instructed to be vigilant and prepared for any further developments.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Prime Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sokho to inquire about the extent of the damage and assured him of all possible assistance. On Monday, the Met Office issued a “red” alert for “very heavy rain” in eight of the state’s 12 counties, along with an orange warning of heavy rain on July 11.
  • Prime Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sokho sought help from leaders and urged that the Himachal floods be declared a national disaster and requested a special economic package to support the state, as the recovery process is expected to be long. The state government also canceled the leave granted to all field officers, and asked them to resume their duties urgently.
  • Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have claimed 72 deaths so far, with 92 people injured and 8 individuals still missing, according to the cumulative report released by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The report covers damages during the monsoon season from June 24 to July 9.
  • The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway is currently closed due to landslides and floods at multiple locations. The Shimla-Kinnur road has also been closed to vehicular traffic due to landslides and falling rocks.
  • The Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra in Kullu has been stopped abruptly due to unfortunate circumstances. Tragically, six pilgrims have lost their lives since the beginning of this season’s journey. The Kullu administration declared a two-day public holiday in the region on July 10 and 11.
  • Jammu-Srinagar National Highway will remain closed for the fourth day. Government agencies are working to restore the vital all-weather road linking Kashmir to the rest of the country. Much progress has been made in improving road conditions, but a full restoration will take more time. Consequently, traffic on National Highway 44 will be suspended on Tuesday. HMVs were advised to use the Mughal route for Jammu-Srinagar travel. Traffic is expected to resume on Wednesday with further updates tomorrow evening.
  • Due to heavy rain forecasts by IMD, primary classes will be suspended in government and private schools in Delhi on Tuesday. The holiday applies to Class 5 nursery schools in government schools and government schools under the Directorate of Education. Recognized private schools are also advised to follow the same instructions for the safety of students. However, some private schools have opted to conduct online classes for the elementary section. Sixth grade onwards and all staff are expected to attend school as normal.

  • The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh. The alert will be valid for the next 72 hours. Specifically, on July 11, Sitapur, Lakhimpur, Shahjahanpur, Bareilly, Bilibhit, Barabanke, Bahraish, Shravasti, Gonda, Balrampur, Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar are on alert for heavy rain. On July 12, Kanpur, Kannauj, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Kasganj and Ita are expected to see heavy rains, as per the alert.

    • (with updates from PTI)

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