Tuesday, 31 July 2018

In pics: Heavy rain wrecks havoc across India, Yamuna crosses danger mark

A MAN WALKS AFTER LIGHT MONSOON RAINFALL AT VIJAY CHOWK

A man walks after light monsoon rainfall at Vijay Chowk

Delhi has received 302.6 mm of rain in July. The rain is 11 per cent above normal. According to Indian Meteorological Department, Delhi is expected to witness light rainfall on Tuesday, while no rain is expected between Thursday and Sunday.

THE WATER LEVEL OF THE YAMUNA RIVER RISES

The water level of the Yamuna River rises, behind the Taj Mahal

The Supreme Court of India lashed on Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) authority for their failure to restore the pristine glory of Taj Mahal. TTZ is an area of about 10,400 sq km spread over the districts of Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Hathras and Etah in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.

WATERLOGGING NEAR THE CHARBAGH RAILWAY STATION

Waterlogging near the Charbagh Railway Station

Over 10 person have ben killed and seven injured due to heavy downpour in Uttar Pradesh, in the last 24 hours. 11 deaths were reported from Sahranpur district.  Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to take extensive tours in the rain affected areas and identify dilapidated buildings and start the evacuation. 

A RICKSHAW PULLER WADES THROUGH A FLOODED STREET IN GUWAHATI

A rickshaw puller wades through a flooded street in Guwahati

600 NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)  personnel have been deployed in Assam to carry out resue operation in all the flood-hit regions. This year, many northeastern states have witnessed less rainfall than normal. 

WATERLOGGING AT NALANDA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL IN PATNA

Waterlogging at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital in Patna

Incessant rainfall in Bihar has opened the floodgates of misery for people. On Sunday, state-run Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) was inundated with water. Small fish was seen swimming in the flooded ICU.

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