It is raining heavily in many areas of the country. Meanwhile, the rainy season in Delhi-NCR seems to be almost over. There is very little chance of rain in Delhi-NCR today. According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi and its surrounding areas will remain partly cloudy today. The sky will be clear in many areas. Strong winds will blow on the ground surface. Their speed can be 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Apart from this, the Meteorological Department has also warned of heavy rains in Punjab and Haryana.

A red alert has been issued in many areas of Uttarakhand. Flood-like conditions have been created in Kullu-Manali of Himachal Pradesh due to rain. Heavy rains have been predicted in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh today (16 September 2024). There is also a danger of lightning in many districts.

Yamuna water level rises due to heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh.

Due to heavy rains in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, the water level of the Yamuna and Ganga rivers has increased. Many low-lying areas have been submerged. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has started rescue operations in the affected areas of the district. The ghats have submerged due to the rising water level of the rivers. Due to this people are performing aarti at a very high altitude. People are facing difficulties in bathing. The area around the Hanuman temple at Sangam Ghat has been submerged. Due to this shopkeepers have to set up their shops a lot. At present, 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh are facing floods. According to information received from the state government, 17 people have died due to floods.

Threat of heavy rain in Uttarakhand

Rain has caused a lot of devastation in Uttarakhand for the last 2-3 days. At the same time, heavy rains may occur in the state once again with the monsoon becoming active. Pilgrims and local people are facing difficulties due to landslides in hilly areas. Due to rain, the temperature of the state has also come down.

Roads closed due to heavy rain in Himachal

38 roads have been closed due to rain in Himachal Pradesh. At the same time, 11 power supply schemes have also come to a standstill. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the rain will continue in the state till September 21. Strong winds may blow at different places in 6 districts of the state on September 18, 2024. Heavy rain is expected during this period. Given this, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert.