New Delhi: Monsoon rains are continuing to wreak havoc across the country with incessant rains triggering landslides in Himachal Pradesh.
Several homes have been left damaged in Shimla and Kullu districts due to landslides. A high alert has been sounded with major rivers like The Beas and Parvati flowing above the danger mark. The MET department has predicted heavy rains and thundershowers to continue across the state for the next two days.
Monsoon fury has also hit Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Flood waters entered villages along the banks of the Ganga. This after one of the dams broke due to incessant rains in Garhwal all through the week.The villagers along the banks are at a risk of being washed away.
Haridwar administration had sounded a high alert in the district as the water level in the Ganga reached the danger mark following incessant rains .Administrative officials, police personnel, the state disaster relief force and disaster management officials have been asked to remain prepared to meet any exigency.
Meanwhile, Delhi continues to be showered with rains. Rainfall was reported in various parts of the capital on Thursday morning. Overcast skies are being witnessed as well. While rains have brought down temperatures in Delhi, it has also brought with it familiar tales of waterlogging and traffic jams in various places
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