Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, reviewed the flood situation in Madhya Pradesh's Guna and said that about 7,000 people have been provided with compensation.
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 295 deaths since the onset of monsoon, including 151 from rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods and house collapses, while 104 people have lost their lives in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Saturday.
A glacial lake outburst (GLOF) triggered flooding that caused extensive damage, resulting in the formation of an artificial lake yesterday morning. Numerous villages were inundated, leading to significant financial losses; however, there were no reported casualties, according to Geo News.
The assessment also points out that 40 per cent of households are already reporting occurrences of diarrhoea, with water-borne illnesses spreading due to contamination from the bodies of victims and livestock, along with the destruction of sanitation facilities.
According to the NDMA advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The authority cautioned that isolated heavy downpours could trigger flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in mountain valleys.
The Yamuna River in the national capital continued to flow close to the danger mark on Friday. Drone images from Loha Pul on Friday showed the water flowing close to the danger level.
Following heavy rainfall in Porbandar for two consecutive days and subsequent waterlogging, the situation became normal on Friday. District Collector SD Dhanani said that one woman lost her life after she was struck by lightning.
The 100-feet-tall replica will feature a five-tiered gopuram, intricate carvings, and a grand reclining idol of Lord Padmanabhaswamy. A floral chariot procession will precede the installation.
Speaking to media persons, Union Minister Singh said, "...We have come here and assessed what actions will be taken to provide immediate relief... Today, the DC has arranged for rations at all the relief centres... We have also distributed relief materials on our part..."
Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, leaving 316 roads, including National Highway-305, blocked and disrupting 110 electricity transformers and 131 water supply schemes in various districts, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).