Fresh downpours on sunday have deepened the crisis in several flood-ravaged states, with rivers swelling, roads collapsing, and lives thrown into turmoil. The india Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that september is likely to bring above-normal rainfall, meaning the danger is far from over. Here are the biggest warnings citizens and authorities must brace for:
1. Punjab’s Worst Flood in 25 Years
With 253.7 mm of rain in August—74% above normal—Punjab is facing its worst flood disaster in decades. Nearly 1,000 villages are impacted, schools remain shut till september 3, and rising rivers are forcing evacuations.
2. Uttarakhand’s Power Project Crisis
In Pithoragarh, a landslide blocked the tunnels of the Dhauliganga Power Project, trapping 11 workers. Rescue teams are working with JCBs to clear debris, but fresh rains threaten ongoing operations.
3. himachal pradesh on ‘Red’ Alert
The state has endured 91 flash floods, 45 cloudbursts, and 95 major landslides this monsoon. With 666 roads, including 3 national highways, cut off, the state government warns of more destruction as the IMD issues a three-day red alert.
4. Cloudburst Trouble in tamil Nadu
Chennai and manali faced cloudburst-triggered downpours, disrupting air traffic. Several flights were diverted to Bengaluru as heavy rainfall battered tamil Nadu’s capital.
5. IMD Predicts Above-Normal september Rainfall
india has already received 743.1 mm of rain this season, 6% above average, and IMD warns that september rainfall could exceed 109% of the long-period average—raising risks of floods and landslides.
6. Rising Danger for Northern States
Uttarakhand, himachal pradesh, south Haryana, Delhi, and north rajasthan are all on alert. IMD warns of landslides, flash floods, and urban flooding if September’s rainfall intensifies.
7. Mounting Human & Economic Toll
Himachal alone has lost 320 lives and suffered ₹3,056 crore in damages this monsoon. Nationwide, thousands remain displaced, and the economic hit to agriculture, infrastructure, and livelihoods is mounting daily.
🚨 Bottom line: With september rains set to intensify, india faces one of its most dangerous monsoon seasons in recent years. Citizens in vulnerable states must remain on high alert, and authorities brace for more rescue and relief operations.
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