Continuous monsoon rain across north Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan has pushed up water levels in several rivers, triggering flash floods in parts of the Dooars and causing concern among the administration and local residents.
The weather department has warned that gusty winds of up to 70 kmph, lightning and heavy rainfall could disrupt transport, damage power infrastructure and affect standing crops in several parts of the country.
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has announced temporary traffic restrictions on National Highway-10.
Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and adjoining areas on Thursday, leading to mishaps, waterlogging, and traffic snarls at several locations in the city.
Visuals from the place showed trees uprooted and littered across the streets, some even landing on vehicles parked underneath.
The Chief Minister informed that efforts were being made to restore phone and data connectivity at the earliest, as infrastructure damage had led to communication breakdowns.
Incessant rain has swollen most rivers, streams and seasonal waterways in J&K’s Jammu division, and major rivers like Tawi and Ravi are flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday.
The Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast week-long rain in Kolkata and south Bengal districts as another depression is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal on Monday.
The flood situation continued to be grim in more than half a dozen districts of Rajasthan even as relief and rescue works were in full swing in the affected area in Karauli, Tonk, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur and Kota.
Heavy rain lashed Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur, affecting train services and normal life.
