Floods

Flooding continues to wreak havoc in parts of Maharashtra's Wardha district, as the region saw constant rains and overflowing dams, and rescue mission continues. Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai issued an orange alert in Gadchiroli and Gondia on July 18, anticipating thunderstorms and lightning with heavy rainfall. 102 people died due to rain and flooding from June 1 which impacted at least 28 districts.  

Due to incessant rains in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, several parts have been flooded, on July 16. The monsoon has caused water-logging and heavy inundation in various parts of the city. Huge bodies of water can be found across streets, houses and shops. People living in the affected areas are forced to commute in knee-deep waters. Meanwhile Army and BSF personnel have been deployed to assist with the relief operations.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel traveled to Navsari's flood-affected villages and met with the victims on July 12. Severe rains in Gujarat's Rajkot region led to a flood-like event that claimed one life on July 12. The authorities have urged those who live in the lower regions to maintain their alertness. The state will experience mild to moderate rainfall over the next four days, according to the meteorological department.

Assam's flood situation has deteriorated significantly, with seven more people killed in the catastrophe. Floods have displaced 45.34 lakh people across 30 districts. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister, declared that additional forces will be dispatched to Silchar to assist in the rescue of flood victims. 108… read-more

In the Assam flood which affected over 11.09 lakh people across 25 districts in the state, at least four persons died in the last 24 hours, on June 17. Reportedly, around 19782.80 hectares of cropland have been submurged, including 1,510 villages under 72 revenue circles, which are currently underwater. Furthermore, water levels of Pagladiya, Manas, Puthimari, Kopili, Gaurang and Brahmaputra rivers are flowing above the danger level mark.