All Delhi schools and colleges will remain closed till Sunday and government offices, except those providing essential services, will resort to working from home, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.
A total of 88 people have lost their lives in the state since June 24 as rain continues to hit Himachal, an official statement issued by Himachal Pradesh state disaster management authority said on Wednesday.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 37,700 people were affected in Nowboicha revenue circle area of the district and 22,510 people in Bihpuria revenue circle.
The flood situation in Assam has once again become grim after it improved gradually a week ago with more than 21,000 people in six districts and one Sub-Division of the state being affected now.
Incessant showers in Himachal Pradesh over the last week claimed the lives of more than 24 people -- either in rain-related or road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority.
The overall flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, but over 20,000 people in Barpeta district have still been affected by the deluge. According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 37 villages under three revenue circles - Chenga, Sarthebari,
One of the locals identified as Gagan Talukdar said that he with his four family members are now taking shelter on an embankment for the last five days after the devastating flood completely damaged his dream home and other household items, and stuff.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 874 villages under 37 revenue circles in Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Tamulpur districts are currently underwater.