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September 25, 2018 18:11
11 Killed as Heavy Rain Strikes North Indian States

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Incessant rains in the hill states of northern India has triggered flash floods and landslips, with at least 11 killed on Monday in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana.

The Punjab government, in the wake of heavy rain, issued a red alert and as well ordered the closure of schools and colleges on September 25.

"All deputy commissioners are keeping a close tab over the current situation, and disaster control rooms have also been activated. All officials have been directed to remain at standby in view of the situation," said Suresh Kumar, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, at an emergency meeting held in Chandigarh.

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, announced a survey to assess the crop damage.

Following incessant rain in the catchment area of the Beas river, the Bhakra Beas Management Board issued an advisory to the Punjab government that it would release "excess" water from the Pong dam.

A 45-year-old man in Ambala died as the rood his home collapsed due to heavy rain, police said.

Heavy rain in Kangra, Kullu and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh has left five people, including a minor girl dead and injuring several on Monday.

In Kullu district, a high alert has been issued.

Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur said, cautioning people against going near rivers and nullahs.

An Indian Air Force team rescued 21 people marooned due to flash floods at Dobi in Kullu district in the past 48 hours.

Most of the places in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, received rains resulting in blockage of 45 rural roads in different districts, the state emergency operation center said.

Heavy rain caused landslips that obstructed the roads to Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Yamunotri, affecting the Chardham Yatra.

In Rajasthan, heavy to moderate rainfall was recorded in various parts of the State.

Five members of a kin, including three minors, were killed when their house was buried under debris after a landslide in the Doda district.

In Kathua district, about 29 people stranded after flash floods were rescued.

By Sowmya Sangam

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