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Mumbai rains Highlights: Mi-17 V5 helicopter roped in to evacuate 40 people in flood-hit Yavatmal

Mumbai rains Highlights: Mi-17 V5 helicopter roped in to evacuate 40 people in flood-hit Yavatmal
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Mumbai Rains Highlights: A flood situation gripped the Yuvatmal district in Maharashtra on Saturday as water entered the houses of many people. A defence official said one Mi-17 V5 helicopter is being inducted from Nagpur to evacuate 40 people stranded due to floods in Yuvatmal. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall lashed parts of Mumbai on Saturday. The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in Raigad and other parts of Maharashtra. Besides, a cloudburst was reported in Uttarakhand. Scores of commuters, including tourists as well as locals, are stranded in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi after the Yamunotri National Highway was blocked at many places due to falling debris near Gangnani. Also, a fresh batch of pilgrims left from Srinagar's Pantha Chowk base camp amid rain warnings. In Delhi, the water level of the Yamuna River has risen again. Here are the highlights:

Jul 22, 2023 7:08 PM

Himachal rains: 'We are making continuous efforts to rescue the people'

“We are making continuous efforts to rescue the people trapped due to the landslide in various parts,” says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as a flood-like situation grips the state.

Jul 22, 2023 4:54 PM

Weather Update Today: Amarnath pilgrims convoy enroute to Kashmir briefly stopped

A fresh batch of over 3,000 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp here for Kashmir on Saturday but their convoy was briefly stopped in Ramban following landslides at two places along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, officials said. Landslides due to rains were reported from Mehar and Dalwas areas along the 270-km highway but after removal of debris traffic movement was restored, officials said.

Jul 22, 2023 3:50 PM

Mumbai rains LIVE | Mi-17 V5 helicopter to be used to evacuate 40 people stranded due to floods in Yuvatmal 

"Based on the requisition of the District administration, one Mi-17 V5 helicopter is being inducted from Nagpur to evacuate 40 people stranded due to floods in Yuvatmal district," Wg Cdr Ratnakar Singh, Defence PRO Nagpur, said.

Jul 22, 2023 3:04 PM

Water level in Haryana's Hathnikund barrage rises amid heavy rainfall

The water level in the Hathnikund barrage saw a rapid uptick on Saturday with rains lashing several parts of Punjab and Haryana in the past 24 hours, officials said.Following heavy rains, the water flow rate in the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana's Yamunanagar district rose from 87,177 cusecs at 8 am on Saturday to 2,40,832 cusecs at 12 pm, they added. Read full story here

Jul 22, 2023 3:02 PM

Mumbai rains | Two die after walls of their house collapse in Yavatmal

People trapped in the flood in Yavatmal's Mahagaon will be rescued by Air Force helicopter. "The rescue operation will start after the weather improves. Two people died after the walls of their house collapsed in Yavatmal district. Rescue operation underway by the SDRF in five different places," said Amol Yedge, Collector, Yavatmal

Jul 22, 2023 2:28 PM

Mumbai rains LIVE | Raigad Irshalgad landslide death toll rises to 26

Three more bodies have been recovered by the NDRF. One male and two female bodies were recovered. Death toll rises to 26. (25 locals and 1 firefighter), the Raigad Police officials said.

Jul 22, 2023 2:15 PM

Weather Update Today | Water level of Chenab River rises due to heavy rainfall in Jammu

Jul 22, 2023 1:37 PM

Gujarat rains: Waterlogging witnessed in several parts of Navasari as heavy rain lashes the region.

Jul 22, 2023 1:36 PM

Himachal rains: Several houses collapsed in Rampur due to heavy rainfall. Cracks were also seen in houses.

Jul 22, 2023 1:35 PM

Mumbai rains LIVE | Mumbai local trains delayed, schools shut in these district; Check details

Heavy rain disrupted traffic and local train services in Mumbai on Friday as several districts of Maharashtra witnessed heavy downpour. The situation does not seem to be improving for commuters in Mumbai on Saturday as the India Meteorological department has predicted widespread rain in many parts of Maharashtra. 

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Jul 22, 2023 11:54 AM

Mumbai Rains | Traffic at Andheri Subway area is running smoothly

Jul 22, 2023 10:41 AM

Weather Updates Today LIVE | Motorcycle washes away in flood in Rajasthan's Phulera

Here are some visuals of a motorcycle being washed away in rain-triggered flood in Rajasthan's Phulera. The riders managed a narrow escape in the incident

Jul 22, 2023 9:52 AM

Weather Updates Today LIVE |  Restoration work underway in Leh after a cloudburst

Jul 22, 2023 9:51 AM

Raigad landslide: Search operation resumes on third day, 22 dead and 86 people yet to be traced

The search and rescue operation at Irshalwadi hamlet in Maharashtra's Raigad district, where a massive landslide claimed the lives of at least 22 people, resumed for the third day on Saturday as 86 villagers are yet to be traced, officials said. Tap here to read full story.

Jul 22, 2023 9:49 AM

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