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At least 22 people have been killed in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir after incessant rain pounded the northern states of the country. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
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Army has been kept on standby and a red alert has been issued in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
With just one day of rain, Punjab has made up for the monsoon shortfall, but at the wrong time for farmers preparing for the harvest at month end. Punjab’s normal rainfall is 490 mm for the period from June to September end. Till September 22, Punjab had received only 391 mm rain but with Saturday’s rain, it has now gone up to 442 mm. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
In view of the incessant rains and looming flood threat, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has announced the closure of schools and colleges on Tuesday. (Express Photo)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
The Beas River flooded the busy Chandigarh-Manali National highway at Kullu on Monday. (Express Photo by Pradeep Kumar)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
In Punjab, the incessant rainfall has raised concerns about possible damage to the cotton and paddy crop. (Express Photo by Pradeep Kumar)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
Uprooted tree fell on a car due to heavy rain in Kullu on Monday. (Express Photo by Pradeep Kumar)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked all district authorities to remain on constant vigil and activate Disaster Control Rooms. The Army has also been kept on standby. (Express Photo)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
The water flow at Sutlej Pull border between Khanna and Nawanshahr is going strong, with the Bhakra-Beas Management Board in Hoshiarpur warning about floods in the downstream areas. All three gates were also opened to release water from Sukhna lake. (Express Photo)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
According to data recorded at 8.30 am on Monday, Dalhousie in Chamba district experienced 170 mm rain in the past 24 hours, followed by Chamba 117 mm, Manali 121 mm, Kangra 120.8 mm, Palampur 108 mm, Dharamshala 62.6 mm and Una 62 mm. The capital Shimla experienced 23.1 mm rainfall. In pic: A helicopter carrying out rescue operations. (Express Photo)
READ LIVE UPDATES | Clear skies in parts of Punjab today, moderate rainfall in Himachal
