Heavy rain alert: It continue to lash different parts of the country, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted downpours for western and central India during the next four days.
Several roads in Uttarakhand were blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rains. Meanwhile, all schools and colleges in Mumbai have been ordered to remain closed in view of heavy rains.
Light to moderate rainfall and heavy rainfall is likely in isolated areas, the IMD said.
Meanwhile, 241 roads were blocked in Uttarakhand, including the Rishikesh Yamunotri National Highway where clearance of debris is underway. Similarly, Tyuni-Tehri 707A NH was closed to traffic and Rishikesh Badrinath National Highway was also blocked at Pagalnala in Chamoli district.
Heavy rain alert: Two hundred JCBs were deployed to open roads for traffic movement. Meanwhile, the water level in the River Ganga was recorded at 292.80 metres. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra, including Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg areas. Several areas in Nagpur also faced waterlogging following overnight heavy rainfall. All schools and colleges in the city have been ordered to remain closed in view of heavy rains. Meanwhile, citizens are advised to stay indoors and stay cautious amid rain alert.Additionally, Mumbai University on Thursday postponed all exams dated July 27, due to heavy rain and a red alert by IMD.The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in nine Himachal Pradesh districts, including Shimla, Solan and Mandi, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur and Una. These districts are likely to witness heavy rains during the next three days.
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