Severe waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Thoothukudi due to continuous widespread rainfall over the past few days, which has left large portions of urban and suburban areas inundated.
Tamil Nadu Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Wednesday informed that a 16,000 hectares of farmland in the State have been inundated due to rain in the ongoing northeast monsoon. He added that compensation will be provided wherever over 33% of the crop area is damaged.
Nepal's interim government's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged caution as continuous rainfall across the country has triggered risks of floods, landslides, and inundation.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued three people after the Chandrabhaga River in Rishikesh district swelled following heavy rains since Tuesday morning, causing water to reach the highway and prompting authorities to urge residents to remain cautious near rivers and streams.
Heavy rainfall lashed Dehradun district on Monday night, causing the Tamsa river to swell and inundate the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple, one of the city's most prominent shrines. Water entered the temple courtyard and rose to the statue of Hanuman, though the sanctum sanctorum remained safe.
Speaking to ANI, farmers said that nearly 1,500 acres of paddy crop were destroyed in the villages of Dandi Kadam and Dhani Natha Singh in Jalalabad tehsil of Fazilka district after water from the Satluj River entered the fields. Farmers said the inundation has wiped out their entire harvest
The downpour caused significant water accumulation in multiple parts of the city, including the Sawai Madhopur railway station premises. Commuters and passengers faced difficulties due to the inundation, while local residents also struggled with waterlogged streets and disrupted movement.
Both the District Administration Office issued the alert following the warning from the Chinese side, statement released from both the local bodies reads.
The devastating series of floods, landslides and inundations has pushed the death toll to 112 in Nepal so far in the last 24 hours, as per data received from the Armed Police Force (APF) and the Nepal Police on Sunday.
As the state of Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last two days, Indian Meterological Department on Monday stated that moderate rainfall is expected in the state on Tuesday (tomorrow).