This year the monsoon reached Kerala and Uttar Pradesh on 30 May, 2 and 6 days earlier than normal, and covered the entire country on 2 July 2024 as compared to 8 July. Similarly, this year all conditions are being considered ahead of time. Many states of the country are in the grip of floods.
Monsoon will stop in south-western states by July 8
The southwest monsoon usually spreads across the country by July 8, but this year many states are facing floods in the first week of July itself. Many states are facing floods amid heavy rains. This includes many areas from Assam, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttarakhand to UP. Usually by July 8, after the monsoon spreads across the country, heavy rainfall is seen, creating rain conditions. But, this time this situation has come before time.
Let us tell you that this year the monsoon arrived in Kerala and the North-East region on May 30, two and six days earlier than normal, and reached the entire country on July 2, 2024, as compared to July 8. Covering the entire India. Similarly, this year all the conditions are being considered ahead of time.
flood situation in assam
The flood situation in Assam improved slightly on Monday. However, six more people have lost their lives and about 19 lakh people in 27 districts have been affected. According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person each died in Bilasipara and Agamoni revenue divisions of Dhubri district. The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) in Guwahati said that a cyclonic circulation lies in and around Assam, which is likely to cause thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
The water level of Nanak Sagar Dam increased due to rain
Water is being continuously released from Nanak Sagar in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. Due to heavy rains, the water level of Nanak Sagar Dam is above the danger mark. Therefore, all the gates of the dam have been opened. The water of Nanak Sagar Dam can now worsen the flood situation in many parts of UP.
Landslide on Joshimath Badrinath National Highway
An entire hill has collapsed on the Joshimath Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand. The communication system in the Joshimath area has come to a standstill due to the hill collapse. Thousands of travellers are stranded on both sides of the road. The most important thing is that the Badrinath assembly by-election is to be held tomorrow and polling parties have to reach their booths, but the road is closed, so polling parties along with Chardham travellers are also stranded.
Rain in Akola, Maharashtra
Pictures of rain, flood and devastation are coming from Akola in Maharashtra. Due to heavy rains in Akola, many areas of the city have been submerged in water. All the rivers and drains are in spate. 14 workers working in Kharap village of Akola suddenly got trapped in the strong current. These workers were rescued with the help of a rope.
The havoc of rain and flood continues in Madhya Pradesh too
Rain and floods have wreaked havoc in Madhya Pradesh too. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in many districts today. In Sehore, the roads were so flooded that vehicles were seen floating in the strong current. The district hospital is also flooded. The water accumulated under the beds of patients in the wards is raising questions on the entire system. Due to torrential rains in Sehore, river water is flowing over the bridge in Golu Khedi area.