Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Tripura, leading to the deaths of five people and the displacement of hundreds. Authorities have issued an orange alert and are working to provide relief to affected residents.
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The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on the Baltal axis due to heavy rains that caused damage to the route. Maintenance work is underway to ensure the safety of pilgrims. The Yatra will continue on the Pahalgam route.
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes due to heavy rainfall. The Baltal route was closed on Sunday for repairs, while the Pahalgam route was closed for maintenance earlier this week. Over 5.10 lakh pilgrims have visited the shrine this year.
A wall of a government school in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, collapsed on Sunday, damaging several vehicles parked nearby. The incident occurred during heavy rains in the city.
The Nilgiris district administration has issued a warning to tourists visiting the area, advising them to exercise caution due to heavy rains expected to continue until August 3rd. The heavy rains have already caused widespread damage to infrastructure and resulted in loss of life in neighboring districts.
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of over 10 people and damage to infrastructure, including a concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured continuous relief and rescue efforts, while authorities have issued safety advisories for Chardham Yatra pilgrims.
Despite heavy rainfall, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that all schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain open on July 26th. This decision comes despite an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the city. However, nearby Raigad district has ordered the closure of educational institutions due to a heavy rainfall alert.
Mumbai experienced its second consecutive day of heavy rainfall on Monday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and concerns about the safety of residents. While a video of the flooded Gateway of India went viral, its authenticity is unclear. The city is facing a challenging situation, with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting further heavy rains. Authorities have deployed National Disaster Response Force teams to handle any emergencies.
Nagpur District Collector has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Monday, July 22, following an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The closure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst flooding concerns and hazardous travel conditions. The IMD also warned of moderate flash floods in several districts, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Heavy rains in Karnataka have triggered multiple landslides, blocking National Highway 75 connecting Bengaluru to Mangaluru. This has resulted in traffic diversions and stranded vehicles. Authorities are working on restoration efforts and have issued warnings to tourists. Meanwhile, another highway has been closed due to the threat of landslides, and several people have been killed and missing in a separate landslide incident earlier this week.