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Delhi Records Maximum Temperature at 36 Degrees Celsius

The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 36 degrees Celsius, 1.8 notches above the season’s normal, according to the IMD. Rainfall was also recorded in parts of the national capital. The Delhi PWD said it received five complaints about waterlogging and uprooted trees from the south, central and Rohini zones. Humidity was 63 per cent at 5.30 pm. The weather office has forecast generally cloudy sky with light rain on Monday (August 5). The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 35 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively, on Monday. The AQI was recorded in the “satisfactory” category with a reading of 63 at 6 pm, as per the CPCB. PTI

Uttarakhand: Day 4 of Kedarnath Rescue Ops, 373 People To Be Airlifted

Over 370 people, including pilgrims, stranded on the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath, have been evacuated and sent to Lincholi to be airlifted as the rescue operation entered its fourth day on Sunday. So far, more than 10,000 people have been rescued from Kedarnath, Bhimbali and Gaurikund. Chief executive officer of Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Yogendra Singh said these 373 people who left from Kedarnath with rescuers, including teams of SDRF and NDRF, for Lyncholi will be airlifted to safer places via helicopter. At least 570 passengers are also waiting for the helicopter at Kedarnath helipad. Singh said the district administration, temple committee and Tirtha Purohit Samaj are providing food packets, water bottles and fruits to all the people stranded in Kedarnath. PTI

Maharashtra: Godavari in Spate, Residents Along Riverbank Told to Stay Alert

The administration in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has appealed to citizens to stay alert amid a rise in the water level of the Godavari river due to heavy rains. An official said in the wake of incessant rains in the district, the authorities released 4,000 cusecs of water from Gangapur dam, which supplies water to Nashik city, at 4 pm. Due to the water discharge, the water level in Godavari has increased and there could be a flood-like situation downstream in Saikheda and Chandroi villages in Niphad taluka in the district. The authorities have urged citizens living in these areas and on the banks of Godavari to remain alert and take precautions, the official said. PTI

Gujarat: Crocodiles Enter Residential Areas In Vadodara As Vishwamitri River Level Rises

The annual monsoon woe of crocodiles leaving the safe confines of Vishwamitri river and entering residential areas of Gujarat’s Vadodara aided by flooded streets is being witnessed again this year, with 21 of these reptiles getting rescued last month, an official said. The river, 17 km of which pass through Vadodara, is home to some 300 crocodiles and an encounter with these reptiles is a common occurrence for those living in areas along its banks. “While rescue of crocodiles from residential areas near the bank of Vishwamitri river continues throughout the year, the number rises significantly during monsoon. In June, four crocodiles were rescued and released back into the river. The number rose sharply to 21 in July,” said forest official Karansinh Rajput. PTI

WATCH | Maharashtra: Excess Water Released From Pune’s Khadakwasla Dam, Relief Ops On

In response to incessant rainfall in Pune and the release of excess water from the Khadakwasla Dam, the Indian Army carried out relief work in the Ekta Nagar area.

#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: In response to incessant rainfall in Pune and the release of excess water from the Khadakwasla Dam, the Indian Army carried out relief work in the Ekta Nagar area pic.twitter.com/jTo4eujf4w

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024

WATCH | Himachal: 2 Bridges Washed Away In Cloudburst at Lahaul-Spiti

Two bridges were washed away in a cloudburst at Lahaul and Spiti, which were part of the Manali-Ladakh road. The Kupata bridge and Bailey bridge were damaged and restoration work is underway.

WATCH | J&K: Vehicles Stranded After Closure Of Srinagar-Leh Highway Due To Cloudburst

Several vehicles are stranded at Manigam, as the Srinagar-Leh highway was closed after a cloudburst occurred in the intervening night of August 3 and 4, in the Ganderbal district.

#WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir | Several vehicles are stranded at Manigam, as the Srinagar-Leh highway has been closed after a cloudburst occurred in the intervening night of Sunday, in the Ganderbal district. pic.twitter.com/BI8wh9KbT1

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024

Uttarakhand: Work of Evacuating Pilgrims Almost Complete, Says CM Dhami

On the relief and rescue operation in the disaster-hit areas of Uttarakhand, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said the work to evacuate pilgrims is almost complete, and at least 17,000 people have been rescued. “…Our effort is to restore the bridges that have been washed away, restore electricity and telecommunication lines. Our entire administration is working for restoration. Our commissioner will play the role of a nodal officer. The departmental secretary will camp there and keep an eye on the situation,” he told ANI.

WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Part Of Manali-Ladakh Highway Washed Away After Cloudburst

A portion of the Manali-Ladakh highway was washed away due to a cloudburst at Chikka village in Lahaul and Spiti district on August 2.

Himachal Cloudbursts: Death Toll Rises To 11, Searches On For Over 40

With the recovery of the bodies of a three-month-old baby and a 23-year-old person, the death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh reached 11. Over 40 people are still missing. The bodies of Sonam (23) and three-month-old Manvi were recovered from Rajbhan village in Padhar area of Mandi district. PTI

Weather Updates: Rains To Lash Delhi, Punjab, Haryana

IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread light/moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning very likely over Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan; scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Uttar Pradesh; isolated to scattered rainfall over Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh-Delhi during the week

Uttarakhand Weather LIVE Updates: Sniffer Dogs To Be Employed To Find Missing People

A sniffer dog is being carried in a helicopter by Army personnel to find missing and strayed people in Kedar Valley.

Maharashtra Weather LIVE: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Mumbai

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai today, forecasting heavy rain in the city and suburbs. There is also a possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated areas, accompanied by occasional gusty winds reaching 65 km/h.

#WATCH | Maharashtra | People gathered at Mumbai’s Marine Drive to witness high tide.

IMD has also issued an orange alert for Mumbai today. Heavy rain in the city and suburbs with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places with occasional gusty winds reaching 65… pic.twitter.com/WsOXTik85y

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024

Maharashtra Weather LIVE Updates: Army Deployed In Pune Amid Heavy Rainfall

In response to continuous heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from the Khadakwasla Dam, an Army column has been deployed in the Ekta Nagar area at the request of the District Magistrate.

On August 4, 2024, a column led by a unit of Maratha Light Infantry, has been mobilised at about 10 AM to provide flood relief in Ekta Nagar.

The column consists of about 100 personnel, including engineers and medical staff, equipped with necessary vehicles and supplies.

The column is expected to reach Ekta Nagar by 12:15 PM.

IMD Predicts Light Rain In Delhi

The national capital on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The weather department has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain during the day.

Maharashtra Weather LIVE: Heavy Rains To Lash Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra

Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Konkan & Goa on August 4 and 5.

Weather LIVE Updates: Heavy Rainfall Warning For 5 States Including Bihar, Jharkhand

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several states. Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience intense showers on Sunday.

Uttarakhand Weather LIVE Updates: 6 Dead In Rain Related Incidents, IMD Predicts More Heavy Downpour

At least six people have died in rain-related incidents Since Wednesday evening. Heavy rains have severely affected various parts of Uttarakhand and the IMD has forecast more showers during the next 3-4 days. Many pilgrims and tourists are currently stranded on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Visuals from Rudraprayag’s Sonprayag

At least six people have died in rain-related incidents since Wednesday evening as heavy rains lashed different parts of Uttarakhand, while many pilgrims and tourists are trapped on the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road. pic.twitter.com/Wc7UNl10Qc

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024

Search And Rescue Operation Continues In Wayanad On Day-6

Search and rescue operations in the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad entered their sixth day on Sunday, with the death toll reaching 308.

#WATCH | Kerala: Search and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas in Wayanad entered 6th day today. The death toll stands at 308.

Drone visuals from Bailey Bridge, Chooralmala area of Wayanad. pic.twitter.com/PK8nHd1BHr

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024

Indian Army Carries Out Rescue Ops in Cloudburst Hit Himachal

The Indian Army has rescued people stranded in areas affected by the August 1 cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Rampur’s Samej, which has claimed at least 6 lives. The Army has set up temporary bridges to reconnect cut-off areas and support rescue operations.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | Indian Army rescues people stranded in the areas affected by the cloudburst that occurred on August 1 in Rampur’s Samej leaving at least 6 people dead.

The Army establishes temporary bridges to establish connectivity between areas cut off, to… pic.twitter.com/e0MFvbxP8p

— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024