Delhi Floods Highlights: According to the statement, MCPS Palla (Girls) Narela Zone, MCPS Jahangirpuri R-Block Civil Lines Zone, MCPS Jahangirpuri EE-Block Civil Lines Zone, MCPS Jahangirpuri F&G-Block Civil Lines Zone, MCPS Zakir Nagar Hindi/Urdu Central Zone, MCPS Nangli Razapur Central Zone, and others would all be closed on July 17 and 18.
The letter also stated that teachers would work from home and hold classes online in all of the listed schools, which would remain closed.
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Delhi Floods Updates: Delhi Minister Atishi advises residents to refrain from going back to their flood-damaged homes.
Since there had been a "slight rise" in the water level of the Yamuna River after rains drenched several portions of Haryana the day before, Delhi Minister Atishi on Monday advised those living in relief camps established by the government in the National Capital not to go back to their homes that had been flooded.
Himachal Pradesh Rains Updates: Shimla's Sanjauli-Lakkar Bazaar road now open for all kinds of vehicles
Update from Shimla | Sanjauli-Lakkar Bazaar road is now open for all kinds of vehicles: HP Traffic, Tourist & Railways Police (ANI)
Punjab Rains LIVE Updates: Education Minister releases Rs 27.77 crore grant to repair flood-hit government schools
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains releases grant of Rs 27.77 crore to repair flood-hit government schools in the state
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Delhi records 163 dengue cases, 43 malaria cases this year
163 cases of dengue, 43 cases of malaria reported in Delhi from January 1-July 15: MCD report. (PTI)
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: INLD chief Chautala meets people affected by floods
INLD chief OP Chautala meets people affected by floods, says 'govt only for photo op, not for help', PTI reported.
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: IMD places Chandigarh-Haryana-Delhi on yellow watch till July 21
Light to moderate rainfall will continue over Delhi till the weekend.Therefore, IMD has placed Chandigarh-Haryana-Delhi subdivision on yellow watch till Friday (July 21).
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Conjunctivitis, skin allergy cases primarily reported from relief camps, says health minister
"There is concern that occurrences of vector-borne illnesses including dengue, chikungunya, and malaria would increase following flooding. However, that trend is not now evident. Conjunctivitis and skin allergies are primarily being reported from relief camps, said Saurabh Bharadwaj, the health minister, to reporters.
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Yamuna water level touches 205.94 metres, still above danger mark
The water level of the Yamuna reached 205.94 metres at 6 pm on Monday and remained above the danger mark of 205.33 metres, officials said. According to a Central Water Commission (CWC) forecast, the water level in the river is expected to touch 206.1 metres by 9 pm. (PTI)
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Congress says Rs 10,000 compensation 'too little'
A day after the Kejriwal government announced a financial aid of Rs 10,000 each to the flood-affected families, the Delhi Congress said the compensation was "too little". The party demanded that the Delhi government forms a high-level committee to assess the losses of the flood-hit people here. (PTI)
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Traffic normalised on road near Red Ford to Kashmere Gate and ISBT
Movement of traffic normalised on the road near Red Fort leading to Kashmere Gate and ISBT, days after it remained heavily waterlogged due to the overflowing Yamuna river.
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Yamuna levels likely to increase tonight due to heavy rains over Haryana on Sunday, says Delhi Minister
At 4 pm on Monday, the Yamuna's water level rose to 205.92 metres and remained above the 205.33-meter danger level, according to officials. Public Works Department Minister Atishi explained that heavy rains over Haryana on Sunday could cause the level to reach 206.1 metres by tonight..
There is no danger for the people of Delhi from this. But all the people living in relief camps are requested not to go back to their homes just yet. Go back to your homes only after the water level comes below the danger mark, she tweeted.
Weather News LIVE Updates: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and central India for the next two days
Heavy to very heavy rainfall spell over Uttarakhand and central India during next 02 days and isolated heavy rainfall thereafter, said IMD.
Maharashtra Monsoon Live Updates: Orange alert in Ratnagiri and Pune, Yellow alert in Thane and Mumbai districts
Orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Pune districts till July 21. 'Yellow' alert issued in Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Satara, Aurangabad, Jalna, Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Wardha, Washim and Yavatmal for tomorrow: Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai
Delhi Floods Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything except levelling allegations, says BJP spokesperson
-ArvindKejriwalhas not done anything exceptlevellingallegations on others, while he remains missing in action in Delhi. Today, when Delhi is facing rising Yamuna once again, he is inBengaluruvacationing and doing politics, saysBJPNational SpokespersonShehzadPoonawalla
Monsoon Live Updates:
16 trains cancelled, two terminated due to water logging in Ambala
16 trains have been temporarily cancelled, two trains short-terminated due to a water logging in the Ambala division, stated the Northern Railway
Monsoon Live Updates:
IMD issues alert for fishermen for the next 5 days
"Along with squally weather, will affect various regions including Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and coastal areas. Avoid venturing into these areas. Take precautions," tweets IMD.
Monsoon Live Updates:
IMD issues alert for fishermen for the next 5 days
Fisherman Alert: Strong Winds & Squally Weather Ahead Attention, fishermen! Stay safe as adverse weather conditions are expected for the next 5 days. Strong winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, tweets IMD.
Delhi Floods Live Updates: Traffic resumes on Ring Road amid restrictions
Movement of traffic resumed normalcy on Ring Road after the water level of the Yamuna started receding at a steady pace on July 17, as per an advisory issued late in the day. Traffic movement is functional on both carriageways between the Wazirabad Flyover via Majnu ka Tila to ISBT Kashmere Gate for both medium and light vehicles.
Traffic operations also kicked back to normal for medium and light vehicles on the carriageway from ISBT Kashmere Gate through the Salimgarh bypass up to the IP flyover. However, the MGM Road to Raj Ghat to Shanti Van, and from Shanti Van to View Point is still closed to traffic.
Himachal Rains LIVE Updates: Jal Shakti Department suffers massive losses
The Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri, said on July 17, that the Jal Shakti Department has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 1,411 crore owing to the floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in the state. As per the minister, 5,203 drinking water schemes, 1,237 irrigation schemes and 55 sewerage schemes have been affected, and 101 flood control works damaged. Agnihotri, who also holds the Jal Shakti Vibhag portfolio, said 4,623 schemes have been restored so far.
The hill state has been among the worst affected this monsoon due to the torrential rains damaging life and property, and triggering floods, and landslides in several places. Himachal Pradesh has reportedly suffered losses to the tune of Rs 4,415 crore.
Delhi Floods LIVE Updates: Relocation efforts put on hold in Delhi
The Delhi government has temporarily suspended relocation operations for residents from low-lying areas. The latest development comes after theYamuna's consistent rise in water level since the morning of July 17.
Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, has been constantly updating the public on the relief and restoration work of the Delhi government through his Twitter handle.
Early on July 17, he had tweeted saying that the Wazirabd water treatment plant has commenced operating at a reduced capacity of 54 MGD. The plant operations had to be shut down due to the flood-like situation in the capital city. The equipment was the most affected by the floods, Kejriwal said. He further noted that the facility will resume operations at full capacity soon.
Mumbai Rains LIVE Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for Mumbai, says rains will intensify till Jul 20
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "yellow alert" for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar areas from July 17-20, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall. The city witnessed light to moderate rainfall during the early hours of July 17 in several areas, triggering traffic bottlenecks during peak office hours.
The IMD further noted that rains will continue to intensify further in north and south Konkan, owing to a cyclonic circulation forming over the Bay of Bengal in the next five days. It also issued a "yellow alert" for Pune, Raigad, Kolhapur and Satara. In addition, an "orange alert" has been issued for Satara, Pune, Raigad and Ratnagiri for the later half of this week on predictions of very heavy rainfall.
Agra Floods LIVE Updates: Yamuna breaches low-flood level, nears Taj Mahal
The water level of the Yamuna surpassed the low flood level (495 ft) mark in Agra, rising to 495.80 ft. Flood water from the river reportedly also entered the Taj Mahal garden on July 17 after it breached the low-flood level.
The Yamuna Kinara Road leading up to the Taj Mahal is waterlogged due to the drainage network around the river system experiencing backflow of flood waters.
Himachal Rains LIVE Updates: One killed, three injured in Kullu cloud burst
In the early hours of July 17, there was an incident of cloud burst in Kullu district, as per administration.The incident of cloud burst occurred near Kayas village in the district of Kullu, at around 4 am on July 17, killing one, and injuring three, who were washed away in a vehicle, as per a statement released by the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Kullu.
Meanwhile, the IMD had earlier issued a "moderate to high risk" chances of flash floods in five districts of Himachal Pradesh till July 17.
Odisha Rains Live Updates: Heavy rainfall in North Odisha in next 24 hours
Owing to a cyclonic circulation forming over the northeast Bay of Bengal, near coastal Odisha, "heavy" to "very heavy" rainfall is expected in North Odisha over the next 24 hours, the Director of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), HR Biswas, stated on July 15.
Parts of Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand are also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
Uttarakhand Rains LIVE Updates: Ganga breaches danger mark, orange alert in Uttarakhand
Several places in Uttarakhand continued to receive heavy rainfall on July 16, triggering landslides and blocking major road networks in the state, including the Badrinath National Highway, as per officials. The Dehradun Meteorological Centre has issued an "orange alert", warning of heavy rains, across all 13 districts of the state on July 17.
According to officials, the Ganga crossed the danger mark of 293 metres, touching 293.15 metres in Haridwar on the evening of July 16. They further stated that an alert has already been issued in low-lying areas due to the rising level of the river.
Tamil Nadu Rains LIVE Updates: Over 75,000 trucks stuck in Tamil Nadu due to heavy rains
The Lorry Owners Federation, on July 16, said that more than 75,000 loaded trucks are stuck across various cities and towns. These trucks, which were headed towardsHimachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir, have been unable to move out of the state due to the heavy rains, said the president of the federation in Tamil Nadu.
Monsoon LIVE Updates: South-West Monsoon enters news active phase this week, says IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on July 16 said that the south-west monsoon is set to enter a new active phase this week.
According to the IMD, the west coast will receive more rains this week, while parts of north-west India, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, will continue receiving heavy rainfall. Isolated heavy rainfall will continue for at least five more days in Himachal Pradesh, and in Uttarakhand and East Uttar Pradesh for the next three days, notified the weather bureau on July 16.
