Arjun Nair Delhi: Yamuna • Punjab; what it means now
Flood impact: The Punjab govt has extended closure of schools, colleges till September 7 due to the floods, stated education minister Harjot Singh Bains. In Jammu and Kashmir, which are being battered by rains, the Jhelum river crossed the danger (Sep 3). Punjab is experiencing its most severe floods since 1988, with at least 30 people reported dead and more than 3,54,000 affected. The Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan posted on X, “My heart goes out to those in Punjab impacted by these devastating floods. To be sure, Sending prayers and strength… The spirit of Punjab shall never break… may God bless them all.” India Floods LIVE News Updates: As widespread rainfall continues to hit several states Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department issued a ‘red alert’ for Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha and parts of Punjab. Four people were killed and three others went missing after a portion of a limited dam collapsed and triggered a flash flood in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, officials added Wednesday. In context, Meanwhile, the roof of a house collapsed at Kurukshetra, Haryana, resulting in the death of two brothers and leaving four others injured. Flood impact: The Punjab govt has extended closure of schools, colleges till September 7 due to the floods, added education minister Harjot Singh Bains. Notably, The Punjab government declared all 23 districts flood-hit and added the deluge has claimed 30 lives and impacted over 3.5 lakh people so far. Dam reservoirs remain full, and rivers are flowing near danger marks.
In the meantime, In the meantime, In parallel, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann separately visited some of the affected areas. According to officials, Punjab received 74 per cent excess rain in August, the state’s highest in 25 years. At the same time, In Jammu and Kashmir, rising water levels In context, Rain Update: The Yamuna crossed the 207-metre mark for the first time this monsoon on Wednesday as heavy and incessant rains continued to lash Delhi for another day, leaving residents along the river bank in shambles. The 207 metre danger mark for Yamuna in Delhi was crossed at 1 pm on Wednesday at the Old Yamuna Bridge. Looking ahead, As per fresh forecast by the Central Water Commission, the Yamuna water level will reach 207.40 metre by 8 pm tonight. This is the fifth time since 1963 that the Yamuna has breached the 207 metre mark. Separately, In 2023, Yamuna water levels rose to 208.66 metre, in 1978 to 207.49 metre, in 2013 to 207.32 metre and in 2010 to 207.11 metre. It must be noted that the Irrigation and Flood Control department has data available since 1963, and prior data is not available Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday afternoon. To be sure, According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast for Delhi is “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” today. A “thunderstorm with rain” has been predicted for tomorrow.
Additionally, Additionally, In context, Relief camps have been set up in Yamuna Khadar and Mayur Vihar Phase-I, while the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified rescue and relief operations. In Jammu and Kashmir, which are being battered by rains, the Jhelum river crossed the danger Notably, Arunachal law tutor urges out everyday hypocrisy in India Arunachal Pradesh’s law tutor highlights how people break rules, ignore norms, and expect special treatment. Relentless monsoon rains have caused widespread disruption across North India. In parallel, In Jammu and Kashmir, the Chenab and Doodh Ganga rivers have swelled, with water levels in Srinagar reaching a point not seen since 2014. Himachal Pradesh has been devastated by rains since June, with Manali being the worst-hit. At the same time, In Haryana, the Yamuna river is in spate, increasing the flood threat downstream in Delhi. The national capital is on high alert as the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark, leading to waterlogging and evacuations in low-lying areas like Yamuna Bazaar. Looking ahead, Residents have been forced to abandon their homes, with one saying, “Everybody has abandoned their homes…They’ve been forced to leave their homes.” People fear a repeat of the 2023 flood devastation as more rain is expected. Arunachal Pradesh’s law tutor highlights how people break rules, ignore norms, and expect special treatment. Separately, In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, actor Randeep Hooda, who is assisting humanitarian efforts in Punjab’s flood-hit Gurdaspur district, added the situation is heartbreaking and called for people to come forward and help.
