SRINAGAR: Several parts of Srinagar city, Jammu and Kashmir, were impacted by heavy rainfall, causing the temperature to dip.
As per the predictions made by the India Meteorological Department, “Heavy Rainfall, Light to Moderate Rainfall, Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning & gusty winds(30-40kmph)” will affect the city today.
Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir government had ordered the closure of schools in the Jammu division following the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast of heavy rainfall here.
According to the circular issued by the government, all government and private schools in Jammu will be closed from October 6 to 7.
Earlier intense rainfall in the Rajouri region caused significant damage. Residents faced challenges due to damaged homes, sunken roads, and destroyed crops. Additionally, several landslides triggered by the rain have blocked many routes in the district.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in North Bengal triggered landslides and severe waterlogging, resulting in extensive damage, road blockages, and loss of life in several districts, including Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri.
At least 18 people were reported to be killed in Darjeeling as in incessant rain that wreaked havoc in West Bengal’s north on Saturday night and early Sunday, the district authorities confirmed on Monday. (ANI)
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