Uttarakhand rains: Rishikesh receives highest rainfall across country in last 24 hrs
Uttarakhand rains: Rishikesh in Uttarakhand received the most rainfall in the country in a 24-hour period on Monday morning, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, with 42.00 cm falling during the period.
Rishikesh is followed by Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, which received 27.00 cm of rain in the last 24 hours, according to IMD.
"In the last 24 hours, intense rainfall has drenched various parts of India. Rishikesh in Uttarakhand takes the lead with a whopping 42.00 cm of rain, followed by Kangra, Himachal Pradesh at 27.00 cm. Stay safe and stay informed," IMD said.
Heavy rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have disturbed daily life in both states for a few days.
Over two dozen people died in Himachal as a result of torrential rains, including seven in Solan following a cloudburst, nine in Shimla temple collapse, and seven in Mandi district, while more are feared trapped.
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, expressed condolences for the deaths in Solan district and instructed officials to provide all possible assistance and support.
Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, and Chief Minister Sukhu examined several locations in Shimla following catastrophic landslides.
In Uttarakhand, the Badrinath National Highway was closed in the Pipalkoti area of Chamoli district due to debris caused by a landslide caused by intermittent rainfall.
Heavy rains have caused extensive damage in the Mayapur of Nagar Panchayat Pipalkoti, according to Chamoli district magistrate Himanshu Khurana.
"On Sunday night in Chamoli Badrinath National Highway Mayapur Gadora, the devastation caused havoc in the Mayapur market. Many vehicles in Mayapur are feared to be buried under the debris caused by the intermittent rains," Chamoli district magistrate added.
On Sunday night, water from the Nandakini River flooded dwellings in Kumartoli, and drain water entered inside shops in Pipalkoti, Chamoli district.
- With inputs from agencies
