Meanwhile, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday afternoon, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas, and the Yamuna once again flowed above the danger mark.
The patients, Nazeer Ahmed, a resident of Basantgarh in Udhampur district, diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Om Prakash, suffering from Acute Appendicitis, required urgent medical intervention at Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday afternoon, causing traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The Yamuna was once again flowing above the danger mark.
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure after incessant rains triggered landslides in several hilly areas, disrupting everyday life and posing risks to student safety.
"I am going to the flood-affected areas of Punjab tomorrow. I want to tell my farmer brothers and sisters, people that the central government is keeping an eye on the situation. Along with the state government, it will take every possible measure to take the people. I will personally visi
In view of the inclement weather conditions, the District Administration Reasi has been actively engaged in relief and restoration operations across the district under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner.
In Rupnagar district, Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Baines is personally supervising operations in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency, where continuous monitoring of rivers, canals, and rivulets is underway.
The release of Shehnaaz Gill's much-awaited Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi' has been postponed due to the severe floods in Punjab. Heavy rains have left many areas submerged, displacing thousands of people, damaging homes, and destroying crops.
Sub-Divisional Megistrate (SDM) Akhnoor Mukhtar Ahmad told ANI, "We established contacts with locals around 4-5 AM. They informed us that nearly 45 people remain stranded due to excess water. We immediately launched the operation. Initially, we tried rescuing with the help of NDRF and SDRF,
The Himachal Pradesh Government has ordered the closure of all government and private colleges and schools, including District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs), till September 7, 2025, in view of the persistent heavy rainfall and widespread damage across the state.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has extended his prayers and support to the people of Punjab, as floods have caused extensive damage. Heavy rains have submerged parts of the state, displacing thousands, damaging homes, and destroying crops.