Heavy rain in several parts of north India has brought the region to its knees, claiming at least 19 lives in the past three days. From Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan, here's a look at some videos of floods that have gone viral on social media.
In the past three days, heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in several parts of north India, resulting in the loss of at least 19 lives and causing widespread destruction. Cities and towns have been severely affected, with many roads and buildings submerged in knee-deep water. The weather department has issued warnings of further downpours expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Delhi, and neighboring areas over the next couple of days.
Disturbing images and videos of the chaos caused by the floods have circulated online, showing vehicles floating like paper boats, muddy waters inundating residential areas, and structures completely submerged along the swollen riverbanks.
Heavy rains led to landslides & flash floods in Himachal Pradesh.
At least 13 landslides & 9 flash floods reported in last 36 hours.
Pray for Himachal 🙏 pic.twitter.com/s18ICufCmH
Meanwhile look at the kind devastation happening in Himachal right now .. This from Sirmaur .. how can we think of making it easier to clear forests, our biggest buffer from landslides and floods pic.twitter.com/M1B8PL6lqc
— Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat)Flood gate opened of Chamera Dam
📍 Chamba , Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/TekVpnW58k
Himachal Pradesh has witnessed landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall, resulting in damage to houses, structures, and disruptions to normal life. Flash floods in Manali, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Chamba swept away shops and vehicles, while major rivers like Ravi, Beas, Satluj, Swan, and Chenab are overflowing.
Beas River pic.twitter.com/szHY70t25N
— Vikas Bailwal (@VikasBailwal4)Cars swept away in flash floods in pic.twitter.com/37AK0xQZ0T
— Abhishek Jha (@abhishekjha157)Undergrounder Largi Power house in Distt Kulu flooded
Pandoh Bridge
Cloud burst
At THUNAG MANDI. pic.twitter.com/MVlK9nu8cc
Uttarakhand, the neighboring state, has also experienced landslides and flash floods, with water levels in rivers and streams crossing the danger mark.
Undergrounder Largi Power house in Distt Kulu flooded
Pandoh Bridge
Cloud burst
At THUNAG MANDI. pic.twitter.com/BTuZdmMNMO
In response to the situation, all schools in Gurgaon and Delhi remain closed, and the Gurgaon administration has advised corporate houses to adopt a work-from-home policy to avoid traffic congestion. The Delhi government has established 16 control rooms to monitor flood-prone areas, particularly after Haryana released a substantial amount of water into the Yamuna River from the Hathnikund barrage. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a high-level meeting to address the issue of waterlogging and rising water levels in the Yamuna.
I don't think Delhi is getting as much love and attention as Bangalore gets when it floods.
Come on folks 🤣, let's be fair to the capital. pic.twitter.com/23IxjCWZOE
Massive floods after heavy rains in Delhi, India 🇮🇳
TELEGRAM JOIN 👉 https://t.co/9cTkji5aZq pic.twitter.com/NVGhdv2G3E
A red alert has been issued for Kathua and Samba districts in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the Amarnath Yatra, a prominent religious pilgrimage, resumed from the Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after being suspended for three days. Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana has also resulted in extensive waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas, prompting authorities to take immediate action in the most affected regions.
Punjab CM must announce a compensation of at least Rs 5 lakhs for all houses which have been damaged by incessant rain and flood waters. Similarly compensation at the rate of Rs 25,000 per acre should be given in advance to all farmers whose paddy and vegetable… pic.twitter.com/5OT4LYuEz1
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal)Incessant rain coupled with flood waters have created havoc in Punjab and resulted in extensive damage to both property as well as standing crops, particularly the paddy crop which was transplanted recently.
The govt has failed to react effectively to the… pic.twitter.com/GWLNuORYMH
Fatehgarh Sahib pic.twitter.com/haniwnAEn1
— Gurdeep guru (@Gurdeepgurus)Aerial view of floods in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib and Nurpur Bedi as incessant rainfall lashes the state. pic.twitter.com/JFCa9pbebE
— Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant)अजमेर में भारी बारिश के कारण स्टेशन पर रेल्वे लाइने डूबी । । । । । । । pic.twitter.com/YdUCX7AOwT
— Jan Sarthi (@JanSarthi)🌧️🌧️ Mount Abu hill sirohi pic.twitter.com/la8F4W7ZXo
— Babu Choudhary® (@Babu__0)Dear CBDT Team
Please Extend the Due dates of Income tax, GST and Tds during the flood situation in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/VGra3cFCON
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has explained that the intense rainfall is a result of the interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds over northwest India. The situation calls for continued vigilance and preparedness to mitigate the impact of the heavy rains and ensure the safety of the affected population.