Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Nepal causing flooding and landslide incidents Saturday. Nepal Army, Armed Police Force & Nepal Police have been deployed on site.
The SDMA's Cumulative Loss Report (as of July 10) reveals that the largest number of rain-related deaths occurred in Mandi district (17 deaths), Kangra (12 deaths) & Kullu (3 deaths).
Kharkhai and Swarnarekha flowed above the danger mark after heavy rains in Jamshedpur. Schools remained shut in view of the situation as administration pleaded people to stay alert.
The city got 133 mm of rain in 12-hr period that ended at 7 am Thursday, stated an advisory by DDMA which included heavy spell of 103 mm of rain from 7.30 pm to 9 pm Wednesday.
Minimum temperature dropped to 23°C with humidity levels recorded 100% at 8:30 am, remarked India Meteorological Department. AQI of Delhi stood at 63, in ‘satisfactory’ category.
Expressway and places near Basai and Golf Course Extension Road were left waterlogged by the downpour as the city recorded 133 mm of rainfall by 8.30 am.
The IMD has also issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of north India for the next 2-3 days, encouraging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Also known as the retreating monsoon, Northeast Monsoon typically begins in October. It brings cold and dry winds from Himalayas towards warmer Indian Ocean & Deccan Peninsula.
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