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The monsoon rains have turned into a disaster across several states in India. Himachal Pradesh has felt the brunt of this catastrophe the most. Since June, the state has endured 91 flash floods, 45 instances of cloud bursts, and 95 significant landslides. Over 4,000 homes have been completely destroyed, and 666 roads in Himachal Pradesh remain closed. Moreover, 985 power transformers and 495 water supply schemes have been affected. It can be said that floods and rains have unleashed severe devastation in Himachal.
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Starting from June-July, the havoc continues into September without showing signs of relief. The majestic mountains of Himachal Pradesh are relentlessly eroding. The stream on the route to Manimahesh in Chamba is overflowing. The overflowing Manimahesh Lake, at an altitude of 14,500 feet above sea level, has wrought chaos in lower elevations. From Gaurikund to Hadsar, several bridges and trails have vanished without a trace.
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The Monsoon fury has particularly ravaged the district of Manali in Himachal Pradesh, causing landslides here and there. Moreover, the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway is shut down. This year, Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest rainfall in the past 76 years, eclipsing August records since 1948.
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Relief from the rains seems distant for the Himachal Pradesh region. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across various districts. They do predict a slight decrease in rainfall on September 3, but heavy rain warnings persist for September 4.
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Similarly, Uttarakhand endures heavy rain warnings under a red alert. Incessant rains have paralyzed normal life across many districts in the Garhwal division. Debris blocking the Gangotri National Highway near Dabran is just one of many challenges, while roads such as the Yamunotri Highway have been compromised near regions like Jarjar Gaad, Junglechaattee, Banas, and more.
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Beyond that, Rudraprayag's Basukedar area has lost connectivity over four successive days, stranding travelers in multiple locations. In Chamoli, landslides have disrupted the Badrinath National Highway at stretches near Kanchan Ganga, Baner Pani, Nandaprayag, Chatawapipal, and Kamedha.
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Severe rainfall warnings have been sounded across multiple districts in Uttarakhand, including Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Bageshwar, Nainital, Tehri, Champawat, and Haridwar. The pilgrimage tours to Char Dhams and Hemkund Sahib stand postponed until September 5.
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Rain showers have been recorded in parts of Srinagar city, while forecasts hint at potential cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir, recording an incredible 73% more rainfall than usual in August. In Ladakh, rainfall has surged 930% above normal.
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Floods and rains have wreaked havoc in Punjab, impacting over 1,300 villages. Floodwaters from the Sutlej and Ravi rivers have affected nine districts.
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In Punjab, the downpour has ravaged nearly 100,000 hectares of crops. The worst affected areas include Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Firozpur, Gurdaspur, and Kapurthala.
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In Gurdaspur, Punjab, the NDRF has launched relief operations in flood-hit villages, delivering all possible assistance to embattled residents. Despite being 22 days post-flooding, many areas are waterlogged. Residents of various villages remain amid the deluge. The floods have created an uproar in Jalandhar and Amritsar, leading to school closures in Chandigarh due to weather concerns.
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The flood threat extends to Delhi NCR as well. The Yamuna River is expected to touch the evacuation level of 206 meters by this evening. The meteorological department maintains the rain warnings. Flood conditions persist in the Yamuna Bazaar area where houses have submerged.
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Amid the flood scenario, residents have resorted to placing their household goods on rooftops, with some moving their belongings to camps. Recently, during the heavy monsoon rains, Delhi government pitched tents alongside the main road in Yamuna Bazaar area to tackle the flood-like situation.
