The gates of the Khambhada Dam in Botad district of Gujarat were opened on Tuesday due to a significant rise in water levels following incessant rainfall, exacerbating severe waterlogging across the region.
According to the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, BRO teams have been working relentlessly in treacherous terrain to restore critical connectivity.
The Government of Sikkim has officially declared the damages caused by incessant rainfall in Mangan District since May 28th as a "disaster" under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, according to an official statement.
The flood situation in Assam's Sribhumi district is still critical following incessant rainfall and the water level of the Kushiyara River and other rivers of the district has risen.
Incessant rainfall and a cloudburst in northern Sikkim on the night of May 30-31 triggered widespread devastation, severely damaging critical roads and bridges. The River Teesta surged by 35-40 feet, snapping regional connectivity.
"Incessant rainfall over the past two days has led to severe flooding across various parts of West Tripura district. As a result, nearly 1,300 families have been shifted to government shelter homes for safety. The state government is closely monitoring the flood-affected areas," Tripura C
Water levels in the Brahmaputra river continued to remain high in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Sunday following incessant rainfall in several parts of the state and neighbouring regions.
Incessant rain lashed most parts of Assam, including the capital city of the state, Guwahati, which witnessed massive waterlogging on Friday, disrupting normal life.
Following incessant rainfall and frequent incidents of mudslides in North Sikkim, the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Mangan District, on Monday has issued new timings for vehicular movement through Sankalang, SP office said in a press release.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched restoration works on a war footing in north Sikkim following massive landslides triggered by a cloudburst and incessant rains, enabling partial road connectivity for the evacuation of over 1,000 stranded tourists.
Incessant rains, hailstorms, and landslides have caused widespread damage in the region, with at least three people, including two children, losing their lives in the Bagahana village after a house collapsed.