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Record-breaking heavy rains were observed in both Delhi and Chandigarh on Saturday, with Chandigarh experiencing an unprecedented downpour of 322 mm in just one day. Chandigarh Rains surpasses all previous records, as the Indian Meteorological Department has never registered such a significant level of precipitation within a 24-hour period, even when considering the monthly average of 275 mm.
Record Breaking rain in 24 hrs
- Chandigarh 322mm
- Tricity 300mm
- Ambala 198mm
- Keylong 78mm
- Delhi 153mm
Chandigarh Rains, waterlogging and damage
- The unprecedented rainfall in Chandigarh disrupted daily routines, as numerous roads got flooded, underpasses were submerged, trees got uprooted, and private properties sustained damage in multiple locations.
- According to officials, a total of eight vehicles, including both cars and SUVs, sustained damage as a result of fallen trees.
- One person has been rescued near Sukna Lake.
- Some people have complained of water entering their homes.
- Due to incessant rains, the water level in Sukna Lake has also risen to 1161 feet, which is only half a foot away from the danger mark.
- According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain for the next 48 hours.
Chandigarh Rains: Water is overflowing at low-level bridges of Sukhna Chow at the following locations:
1. Village Kishangarh Bridge. 2. Shastrinagar Bridge on road leading from Shastrinagar light point to St Kabir light point 3. Makhan Majra Bridge on road leading from Vill Makhanmajra towards Zirakpur side. 4 . Bridge near CTU workshop Ind Area Ph 1 on road leading from SDM East office towards Railway Station 5. On the bridge near Snehalaya on Maloya road 6. On bridge on road from Dadumajra to Mullanpur Punjab side road.
The citizens are advised and requested for not taking these roads and to avoid taking any risk by making any attempt to cross from these locations. the traffic is diverted at these locations and take alternative routes please. Chandigarh Traffic police issued advisory to citizens.
Reason
"This weather event in the Northern India plains is exceptionally severe. Whenever an Active Western Disturbance coincides with the Monsoon trough, it inevitably leads to severe weather conditions in North India. A notable example of such a phenomenon occurred between June 16th and 20th, 2013, resulting in the devastating Uttarakhand floods."
Indian Met Sky Weather
Himachal Pradesh is on alert
On the other hand, the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, near Kullu, has unleashed its fierce nature today as a car was swept away in its powerful current. A video capturing this alarming incident has quickly gone viral. Additionally, the Chandigarh-Manali road near Pandoh has been blocked due to the effect of the river's force.
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