People walk amid the debris in the aftermath of cloudbursts and flash floods, at Seraj valley in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo)The aftermath of cloudbursts and landslides continues in Himachal Pradesh as the death toll climbed to 91 between June 20 and July 10, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The authorities, in their latest report, attributed 55 deaths to rain-related disasters such as landslides, cloudbursts, flash floods, drowning incidents, and electrocution. Meanwhile, 131 people were reported injured, while 364 animals died due to the intense rainfall in the state.
Rain forecast in Delhi NCR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi and nearby cities for Friday amid the early onset of monsoon in north India. Showers continues in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and other NCR areas on July 11, with the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 30 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rains in Manipur: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, leading to flood-like conditions in several areas, officials reported. The downpour began on Tuesday afternoon and continued relentlessly through the night into Wednesday. The overflowing Lanva river has flooded several villages between Pearsonmun and Mualkoi.
At least 91 people have lost their lives across Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing monsoon season since June 20, with 55 deaths attributed to rain-related disasters such as flash floods, landslides, lightning, and cloudbursts, and 36 deaths reported in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees Celsius on Friday, with the weather office predicting thunderstorm and light rain.
The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 81 per cent.
The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 30 degrees Celsius. The air quality in the national capital remained in the satisfactory category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 74, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). (PTI)
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