The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Himachal Pradesh has reported significant rainfall across the state, with Joginder Nagar in Mandi district experiencing the highest at 110 MM in 24 hours.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Karsog in Himachal Pradesh announced that due to ongoing and forecasted heavy rainfall on Wednesday, August 7, all schools, colleges, Anganwadi centers, and vocational institutes in the Karsog Sub-Division will be closed for the day.
Amid the orange alert in Himachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted light to moderate rainfall likely to continue in the state.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday inspected the flood-hit areas of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. He met and distributed relief materials to the people.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Mysuru, Kodagu, and Hassan in the wake of heavy rains in the districts. Addressing a gathering at Belagavi, CM Siddaramaiah said that as more rain is expected in another ten days, disaster management, forest, and irrigation departments have been
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde held a meeting with all senior officials of the Pune district administration to take stock of the situation after heavy rains lashed the city in the past few days.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Gujarat's Valsad with rising water levels in the Auranga River. People from low-lying areas of the region have shifted to safe places.