Heavy rains and floods have wreaked havoc across India, with Mumbai experiencing severe waterlogging and disruptions, Ayodhya facing rising river levels, and Assam grappling with its worst floods in years. Several states are under red and orange alerts, with authorities urging people to stay vigilant.
Twelve more people have died due to lightning strikes in Bihar, bringing the total number of fatalities from lightning in the past 10 days to over 40. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Bihar from July 9 to 11, with heavy showers also expected in other parts of Northeast India.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation across South Asia, with at least 14 deaths reported in Nepal due to flash floods and landslides. Flooding in India and Bangladesh has also impacted millions, highlighting the increasing risks associated with climate change and infrastructure development.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rains in Uttarakhand, leading to the postponement of the Char Dham Yatra. Heavy rainfall is also expected in other parts of India, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has forecasted widespread light to moderate rainfall across East and Northeast India until July 11, with heavy showers expected in Kerala until July 9.
Floods in Bangladesh have tragically claimed eight lives and affected over two million people. Heavy rains have caused major rivers to burst their banks, leading to widespread displacement and devastation. The floods have also resulted in electrocutions and a boat capsizing, highlighting the dangerous conditions. Authorities are working to provide relief and shelter to those impacted, but the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days.
India aims to increase kharif onion acreage by 27% to 361,000 hectares this year to combat rising vegetable prices. The move comes as onion prices have surged due to adverse weather conditions. While the government is optimistic about stable onion prices due to higher releases from the rabi harvest, the monsoon’s timely arrival is crucial for robust crop production and food price stability.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The heavy rainfall is expected to continue over northwest and east India for the next few days, bringing respite from the scorching heatwave but also raising concerns about potential flooding and landslides.
After initially alleging a conspiracy, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has now attributed the recent spate of bridge collapses in Bihar to heavy monsoon rains. The Bihar government has suspended 16 engineers and is investigating the contractors involved.
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Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Friday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies and light breezes. Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the week, with consistent rain showers predicted to bring a significant temperature drop of 4-5 degrees Celsius. The IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall in various parts of India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the northeastern states.
