At least 16 people have died in various rain-related incidents in Telangana, with the State government estimating the damage at ₹5,000 crore. The IMD has forecast ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in isolated areas of Chhota Udepur, Narmada, and Surat districts until September 4.
The incessant rains and subsequent floods in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Vijayawada, are the “biggest disaster” the State has faced, according to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He stated that he will request the Central government to declare the flood a national calamity.
Andhra Pradesh:
At least 17 people have died due to rain-related incidents and floods. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described the ongoing floods, particularly in Vijayawada, as the “biggest disaster” of his political career. He plans to request the Central government to declare the floods a national calamity. “In my career, this is the biggest disaster… We’ve faced events like the Hudhud hurricane and Titli cyclone, but the human suffering and property loss here is the greatest,” Mr. Naidu said during a press conference at the NTR district collectorate on Monday, September 2, 2024. The Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada experienced its highest floodwater level, recording a discharge of 11.43 lakh cusecs, close to its maximum capacity of 11.9 lakh cusecs. Some areas like Ajit Singh Nagar remain submerged, though floodwaters are gradually receding.
Telangana:
In Telangana, at least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents as torrential rains pounded the State. The government estimated the damage at ₹5,000 crore and requested immediate assistance of ₹2,000 crore from the Centre. The heavy rainfall inundated low-lying areas, damaged crops, and disrupted rail and road connections with Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the families of those killed and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected areas and declare the floods a national calamity.
Gujarat:
Several parts of Gujarat, including Bharuch city, experienced heavy rain on Monday, with 120 millimetres falling between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain in the State this week, following a two-day break. The previous week’s heavy rains led to widespread flooding. The IMD predicts ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain in isolated areas of Chhota Udepur, Narmada, and Surat districts until Wednesday morning, with widespread rain expected across the State over the next three days. Cyclone ‘Asna,’ which formed off the coast of Kutch on Friday, has weakened into a depression and moved further south-southwest in the Arabian Sea as of Monday.
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Himachal Pradesh:
The meteorological office in Shimla has warned of a low to moderate risk of flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Kinnaur, until Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024. A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in nine out of 12 districts, excluding Kinnaur, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti, until Tuesday. Heavy rains on Monday caused 109 roads, including a national highway, to be closed across the State, according to the State emergency operation centre.
Delhi:
The Delhi Police advised commuters to plan their peak-hour travel carefully following traffic snarls in several areas due to waterlogging and uprooted trees after Monday’s rainfall. Traffic was affected on both carriageways of National Highway 48 from Dhaula Kuan towards Mahipalpur and vice-versa due to waterlogging. Other affected routes included Ring Road from DND to the Moolchand underpass, both carriageways from Road No. 13 to Okhla Estate Road, both carriageways of the Outer Ring Road, Safdarjung to Dhaula Kuan, and Badarpur to Mehrauli.