Monsoon Madness: Waterlogged Streets and Washed-Out Bridges Halt Life Across India

National News:The monsoon has reached its peak in different parts of the country at this time. Life has been affected due to continuous rains in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu. People have become homeless from their homes due to floods in many places, while landslides and cloudbursts in the mountainous areas have worsened the situation.

Yamuna water level in Delhi near danger mark

Flood danger in Delhi has increased due to additional water released from Haryana. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that floodwater will not reach urban areas, as the administration has already made complete preparations. According to the Meteorological Department, the water level of Yamuna can cross the danger mark by Tuesday evening.

Destruction in Uttarakhand and Punjab

The bridge was swept away on the Jyotirmath-Malari highway due to heavy rains in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the early hours of Sunday. About three lakh acres of agricultural land have been submerged due to floods in Punjab. This has made the condition of farmers serious and has caused heavy loss to the crop.

Life affected due to rain in Mumbai and Rajasthan

Due to continuous rains in Mumbai, the streets of the city have been flooded, due to which traffic has been completely disrupted and the general public is upset. At the same time, a flood-like situation has also been created in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. The government offices and houses are submerged, while the disaster management team took out the people trapped in Makkasar safely. The disaster management team took out the people trapped in Makkasar safely. A woman lost his life after falling from a raw house in Bikaner. The Meteorological Department has warned that the monsoon will remain active by the first week of September and may bring heavy rains.

Railway operations affected in Jammu

Many train services have been discontinued due to heavy rains and floods on the Jammu route. Katra-Vande Bharat Express, Shri Shakti Express, and Jammu Rajdhani Express have been canceled for the entire month of September. Railway officials said that the railway track between Kathua and Madhopur has been damaged and repair work is going on.

Army engaged in relief work

The Western Command army is conducting relief and rescue operations in flood affected areas of Jammu, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. So far, more than 5,000 people have been safely evacuated, and more than 21 tonnes of relief materials have been transported to the needy. The rescue operations going on since August 16 have put 20 aircraft into service, including the Advanced Light Helicopter, MI-17, and Chinook.