<h5>Which states in northern India are experiencing heavy rainfall?</h5><p>Heavy rainfall has affected various states in north India, such as Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, etc. Many roads and buildings in cities and towns are still flooded in knee-deep water. Reports say that 28 lives have been lost due to such heavy rainfall.</p><p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain for the next few days in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Rajasthan, Delhi, and its surrounding areas (oh no!). People in these states are already feeling the effects of the heavy rain.</p><p>The IMD stated that the heavy rainfall was caused due to western disturbances and monsoonal winds. A western disturbance is an extratropical cyclone that starts in the Mediterranean region. When western disturbances arrive in India, it can cause heavy rain and thunderstorms.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/heavy-rainfall-causes-damage-in-north-indian-states%2FCars%20submerged.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=fa10faf6-ffc8-47ea-b695-570051a22ae4"><figcaption>Photo of submerged cars in Punjab. Photo by Sonal Kalra.</figcaption></figure><h5>How is heavy rainfall affecting these states?</h5><p>People from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi uploaded terrifying photographs of the damage caused by heavy rainfall. The images show cars floating around, water rushing into residential areas, land cave-ins, etc. Landslides and flash floods due to heavy rain have damaged homes and structures in Himachal Pradesh.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/heavy-rainfall-causes-damage-in-north-indian-states%2FRains.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=13eb33a6-8fc8-47df-add8-d66fcb9bc454" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>Flooding due to heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh. Video by Weatherman Shubham.</figcaption> </figure></div><p>Some shops and vehicles have been washed away in Manali, Kullu, Kinnaur, etc., as all major rivers, like the Ravi, Beas, Satluj, etc., are flooded. Landslides and flash floods also occurred in Uttarakhand. Water levels in rivers and streams rose above danger levels.</p><p>Heavy rains in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana also caused floods in low-lying areas. There have also been widespread damages to roads and infrastructure. The respective state governments are doing their best to help the people.</p><h5>What are the state governments doing?</h5><p>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has requested people to stay indoors. The Himachal Pradesh government has also started three helpline numbers: 1100, 1070, and 1077. Anyone can contact these numbers to give information about anyone who is trapped due to heavy rainfall-related disasters.</p><p>On 10th July 2023, schools in Gurugram and Delhi were closed due to flooding. To minimise traffic jams, the Gurugram administration asked companies to allow their employees to work from home. The Delhi government has established 16 control centres to monitor flood-prone areas.</p><p>CM Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting to resolve waterlogging caused by heavy rain in the city. He also discussed rising water levels in the Yamuna. Authorities in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana are also working to help people during such disastrous moments.</p><p>39 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been sent to help out citizens in four north Indian states (Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh). Let’s hope the people stay safe and do not face any harm.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/heavy-rainfall-causes-damage-in-north-indian-states%2FNDRF.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=41477e16-1300-4d8c-b79b-cce4284d3223"><figcaption>NDRF teams help rescue citizens. Photo by NDRF.</figcaption></figure><h5>How can someone protect themselves during such heavy rainfall?</h5><p>During heavy rains, the best place to be is inside a building. Unless absolutely necessary, avoid going outside. Follow the news or use weather apps to stay up to date on the weather. It is better to stay away from riverbanks and flood-prone places.</p><p>If someone is driving under such bad weather conditions, they must do it slowly and cautiously. This will help avoid accidents. Power lines may get damaged or fall during heavy rains. Keeping a safe distance from them can help avoid injuries. It’s also better to report them to the authorities.</p><p>One must also keep non-perishable food items, drinking water, torch, batteries, first aid kits, etc., nearby for any kind of emergency. These are some steps that can help protect someone during heavy rainfall.</p>

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