Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai, Gujarat, Rajasthan And Himachal; Will Delhi And UP See Showers Today?

New Delhi: Life is affected due to heavy rains in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. At present the pace of monsoon is slow in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be rain in Delhi-NCR on Saturday. Monsoon is likely to become active again in UP from July 6.

Why has the rainfall reduced in UP?

According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon is sluggish in UP due to the low-pressure area formed in the North-West Bay of Bengal. On Friday, only light and scattered rain occurred in more than 50 districts. 3 people died and 3 were injured due to lightning. There will be humidity and light rain in many districts including Lucknow for the next 3 days. Monsoon will intensify from July 6 and most areas may receive good rain on July 7-8.

What damage was caused by heavy rain in Kanpur?

Kanpur received the highest rainfall of 99.8 mm on Friday. Traffic was affected for 7 hours due to waterlogging in many areas. Water entered shops and offices.

Due to water filling the basement of a four-storey apartment, the ground caved in and the building became tilted. At many places including 80 Feet Road, roads caved in, trees were uprooted and the wall of Phulbagh Ordnance Factory also collapsed.

What happened due to heavy rain in Rajasthan?

The monsoon that arrived late by a week drenched Rajasthan. There was good rain in 22 districts from Thursday night to Friday. About two and a half inches of rain was recorded in Bhilwara, Banswara and Chittorgarh.

Two brothers got burnt due to lightning in Dungarpur, one died. Patients had to be shifted due to waterlogging in the trauma centre and minor OT of SMS Hospital in Jaipur. Temperature dropped by 4 degrees due to continuous rain.

What is the situation in Himachal Pradesh?

Accidents occurred at many places due to continuous rain. Three people died in rain-related incidents. The administration is monitoring the situation and people in sensitive areas have been advised to remain alert.

What is the effect of rain in Gujarat and Mumbai?

Heavy rains in Rajkot and Surat, Gujarat, caused waterlogging in many areas. It has been raining continuously in Mumbai since Friday morning. More than 70 mm rainfall occurred at many places in just 5 hours. Bandra – 73.8 mm, Prabhadevi – 72.2 mm, Bandra West – 70.8 mm and Parel – 69.4 mm.

The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds of 50-60 km per hour in and around Mumbai in the next 24 hours.

What was the impact of the weather on the Amarnath Yatra?

It rained in the morning in Baltal and Nunwan, the base camps of Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir. It rained intermittently in the higher areas also. However, the journey is continuing and the administration is continuously monitoring the weather.

What did the central government say?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the government is continuously monitoring the weather across the country. Agriculture and other ministries have been instructed to remain alert. The government is paying special attention to those areas where less rainfall can create drought-like conditions.