The meeting was held to review the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. Abdullah directed the authorities to ensure swift restoration, along with smooth traffic movement.
The Uttarakhand State Emergency Centre has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Uttarkashi, and Bageshwar to remain on alert after the India Meteorological Department issued a red warning for heavy rainfall in the region on Saturday.
Speaking to the media in Shimla, DC Rana, Special Secretary to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals, while State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local mountain rescue team
In Pakistan's Punjab province, specifically in Kasur, the water flow at the Ganda Singh Headworks exceeded the "exceptionally very high" flood level on Friday, crossing the 385,000 cusecs mark, described as the highest in three decades.
Himachal Pradesh faces severe disruption with 557 roads, including three national highways, blocked due to heavy rains, says SDMA. Power outages affect 936 transformers, and water supply schemes are impacted. The monsoon death toll since June 20 has reached 317 from rain-related incidents an
In a social media post on X, the Office of Lt. Governor of J-K wrote, "Anguished by the cloudburst & rain-triggered landslides in Reasi & Ramban. Condolences to the bereaved families. Spoke to Senior Officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue and relief operations are under
Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended on Saturday for the fifth consecutive day following landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. Many devotees from other parts of India are still staying in Katra, hoping that the yatra will resume soon and they will be able to get
The intense convection can also be seen over parts of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.