Torrential rains have led to severe waterlogging in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Amritsar, Punjab, forcing residents to use boats for commute and causing traffic disruptions. While Moradabad grapples with the situation, Amritsar benefits from an effective drainage system preventing major waterlogging near the Golden Temple.
India is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh under a red alert and Delhi issued an orange alert. The Southwest monsoon has advanced to parts of Uttar Pradesh, bringing moderate to heavy rain to numerous states. The heavy rainfall has caused flooding, collapsed infrastructure, and unfortunately, resulted in several deaths.
Three people, including two boys, drowned in separate incidents in Delhi on Saturday, following heavy rains that caused widespread flooding. The incidents come a day after similar drownings, highlighting the dangers posed by the downpour. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has set up an emergency control room and the Lieutenant Governor has ordered officials back to duty to address the situation.
Torrential rainfall in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar has led to severe flooding, submerging vehicles and raising concerns about the rising water levels of the Ganga River. Authorities have issued warnings to avoid the river and its banks due to the potential for further flooding and debris falling from the hills.
Heavy rains in Delhi led to widespread flooding, including at Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s residence. Tharoor shared a video of his flooded home and criticized the clogged drainage system. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena responded to the situation, pledging to address the issue. The floods also caused a roof collapse at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, resulting in one fatality and several injuries.
Heavy pre-monsoon rains in Ayodhya have exposed infrastructure flaws, causing flooding, waterlogging, and even affecting the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir. The temple’s roof is leaking, and the city’s streets are submerged, raising concerns about hasty construction and inadequate planning.
Heavy rains in the Midwest have caused widespread flooding, resulting in at least two deaths, evacuations, and significant damage. Further storms are expected, adding to the challenges faced by communities already dealing with floodwaters and extreme heat.
A cloudburst struck Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on June 23rd, leading to landslides, flooding, and damage to homes and vehicles. The incident occurred amidst a period of heavy rainfall in the region, but officials reported no forecast for rain on Sunday.
Heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed Pune on Saturday, June 8, leading to flooding in several areas and causing traffic disruptions. The downpour, which began around 5 pm, uprooted trees at 15 locations in the city. Waterlogging was reported in various parts of Pune, including Sinhagad Road’s Pashan, where water accumulated on the ground floor of a building. Traffic was disrupted on major roads such as Deccan Gymkhana, Jungli Maharaj Road, Karve Road, Nagar Road, Dhanori, Vimannagar, Solapur, and Satara Road. Residents took to social media to share videos of the flooding and waterlogging, expressing concerns about the lack of infrastructure to handle heavy rains. The Shivaji Nagar and Pashan areas recorded 67.4 mm and 56.8 mm of rainfall, respectively, on Saturday.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent advisory for travelers heading to southern Germany due to severe flooding that has claimed one life and left hundreds stranded. The flooding has impacted rail travel, with the route between Stuttgart and Augsburg closed and two carriages of a high-speed train derailed following a landslide. Emergency declarations have been issued in several Bavarian districts as water levels continue to rise, and the Rhine River has been closed to shipping traffic in certain sections. Airlines are facing flight cancellations and delays, and hotels are experiencing cancellations as tourists opt for safer destinations. The severe weather is expected to have a significant impact on Germany’s travel and tourism sector, which is already recovering more slowly than other major European destinations.
