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Heavy Rainfall In South TN Disrupts Lives

By LokMarg 19th December 2023

Heavy rainfall in th southern districts of Tamil Nadu disrupted life while throwing train services in the state haywire.

Southern Railways in a press release stated that it was taking concerted efforts towards the restoration of traffic and evacuation of stranded passengers at the Srivakuntam Railway Station.

“Unprecedented rainfall had occurred in the districts of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin during the 24 hours from 8:30 hours of December 17, 2023 to 8:30 hours of December 18, 2023 measuring in the range of 670 mm to 932 mm. This has impacted the train operation as track parameters have been breached on certain sections falling in these two districts and as result traffic has to be suspended,” Southern Railways said in a press release on Monday, December 18.

It further stated that in the section between Talalyuthu and Gangaikondan (7.71 kms), an earth slip had occurred on the approach bank of a bridge in that section and ballast had also got washed away.

“Tirunelveli Station yard has got flooded due to the overflowing of Nainarkulam tank. In Tuticorin station yard the water has risen one meter above the rail level due to abnormal rainfall. In the section between Tattapparai and Milavittan (7.47 kms) the water has gone above danger level across nine bridges. In the section between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur (12.16 kms) the ballast has got washed away,” it said.

Southern Railways further said steps were being taken for speedy restoration of services.

“The Engineering wing of the Railway in co-ordination with other departments is moving all the materials required for restoration and will keep them in readiness as soon as the rainfall reduces and water level recedes. Restoration of traffic in the affected sections between Talaiyuthu and Gangaikondan of Tirunelveli-Madurai main line is expected to be restored by tomorrow evening. The restoration work in the branch lines of Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli, Maniyachchi and Tuticorin would resume after receding of water and complete assessment,” Southern Railways added in the release.

Steps were also being taken for the evacuation of the stranded passengers.

“On account of suspension of traffic between Srivaikuntam and Seydunganallur, in the Tiruchendur – Tirunelveli Section, the Train no: 20606 Tiruchendur – Chennai Egmore Chendur Express, which had departed from Tiruchendur at 20:25 hours of December 17, 2023, was terminated at Srivaikuntam station, 33 kms from the Tiruchendur Station, at 21.19 hours,” it stated.

There were about 800 passengers on Tiruchendur-Chennai Egmore Chendur Express, which departed from Tiruchendur.

“At 01.30 hrs on December 18, 23, with the assistance of District administration around 300 stranded passengers from the station were shifted to nearby Govt. School using 4 state transport buses and 2 mini vans for transport. Further transportation of 500 stranded passengers was not possible due to over flowing of bridge en-route,” the Southern Railways added.

Meanwhile, an NDRF team from Tuticorin was moved by road to Srivaikutam station, but were held up en route due to heavy flooding and breaching of roads, it added.

Rescue operation was carried out in Tirunelveli after heavy rain wreaks havoc on Monday.

Some districts in Tamil Nadu, including Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari and Tenkasi, have been experiencing heavy rainfall since Sunday morning, triggering floods and disrupting normal life.

Several areas of Kanyakumari city also faced severe waterlogging and flood-like situations as the region continued to receive heavy rainfall over the past few days. (ANI)

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Heavy Rainfall Alert For WB, Odisha, Snowfall Expected In J-K

By LokMarg 15th November 2023

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall and issued an alert on Wednesday for the southern districts of West Bengal and north-coastal Odisha.

The weather department also forecasted rains from November 15 to November 17 in east India and northeast India. It also said that snowfall and light rains were likely in north Jammu and Kashmir.

“A low-pressure area has been formed over the west-central Bay of Bengal. This system will get intensified and will go northwards. There may be rain on November 15th, 16th, and 17th in east India and northeast India,” Soma Sen, a senior scientist with IMD said while speaking to ANI.

“There is a possibility of very heavy rains in the southern districts of West Bengal and districts of north-coastal Odisha. An alert has been issued in these districts. A weak western disturbance is approaching. There may be snowfall and light rains in North Jammu and Kashmir,” Sen added.

Earlier on Tuesday, the IMD issued a warning for fishermen along and off the Andhra Pradesh coast.

This was in view of a low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the west-central Bay of Bengal.

The winds are expected to prevail for the next two days, November 15 and 16. “Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea from Wednesday onwards,” IMD Visakhapatnam’s MD Sunanda told ANI on Tuesday.

“A low-pressure area formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 14th. It is likely to move west-north-westwards and intensify into a depression over the West-Central Bay of Bengal on November 15th,” said Sunanda.

“Thereafter, it would move north-westwards and may intensify into a deep depression over the West-Central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 16. Subsequently, it would recurve north-northeastward and reach the northwest bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast on November 17. Due to this system, we are expecting heavy to very heavy rainfall activity over some parts of Odisha, especially coastal Odisha,” added Sunanda.

IMD also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea from November 15 to November 17 until further notice. (ANI)

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Kerala: Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Damage, Orange Alert Issued

By LokMarg 6th November 2023

A 57-year-old man died Sunday night in Santhanpara village in Kerala’s Idukki district after heavy rainfall in the area caused a landslide and widespread damage to crops and properties, the Santhanpara Police said.

The man died as the wall of his house collapsed and a slab fell on him when heavy rains in Kerala’s Santhanpara village triggered a landslide on Sunday, police said.

The deceased, Syahomplackal Roy was sleeping at his residence when the landslide hit. His death came to light Monday morning during the rescue operation. The body of the deceased has been shifted to the Thaluk hospital at Kerala’s Adimali, police said.

About three landslides occurred in Kerala’s Pethotty village which affected transport and electricity supply in the area. The Rapid Response Team of Santhanpara were engaged in rescue operations throughout Sunday night. People were shifted from the affected areas to the panchayat community hall.

Five people including two children were rescued as water gushed into their house. Currently, roads are being cleared, and transport and electricity supply are being restored.

Meanwhile the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted widespread rainfall in certain parts of South India over the next two days. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Kerala, predicting heavy rainfall in Malappuram, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts.

According to an official press release from the weather department, “Isolated heavy rainfall very likely to continue over south peninsular India from November 6-8. No significant weather over the rest parts of the country during the next 5 days.”

The Met Department on Sunday sounded an orange alert for heavy rainfall in three districts of Kerala and posted on X, “Orange alert in Kerala! Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Malappuram, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts on November 5-6 with rainfall measures ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm. Take precautionary measures and stay safe.”

As per the IMD forecast, there is a cyclonic circulation located over South Tamil Nadu and nearby regions, and it is expected to move west-northwestwards towards the southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea over the next three days.

“A cyclonic circulation lies over the Southeast Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast in lower & middle tropospheric levels. It is likely to move west north-westwards towards the Southeast and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea. Under its influence, a Pressure Area is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea around November 8, 2023,” said an official IMD release on Monday. (ANI)

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Heavy Rains Drench Mathura, Triggering Widespread Waterlogging

By LokMarg 10th September 2023

The picturesque city of Mathura, known for its rich cultural heritage, has found itself submerged in a deluge of water due to heavy rainfall over the weekend. Several parts of the city grappled with severe waterlogging, causing inconvenience to residents and commuters alike.

The incessant downpour began over the weekend, saturating the region and overwhelming the drainage systems. As a result, numerous low-lying areas across Mathura have been inundated, making travel and daily activities extremely challenging for locals.

Meanwhile, several areas in Delhi, including Safdarjung, Palam airport, Rajghat, Vasant Kunj, Munirka, Narela, and others, also experienced light to moderate rain on Saturday night, which continued through Sunday morning.

While this rainfall provided some relief from the recent sultry conditions, it also triggered waterlogging problems in low-lying areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rainfall in Delhi and its surrounding regions in the coming days. This forecast brings hope for more respite from the oppressive humidity that has prevailed in the national capital in recent weeks.

Moreover, IMD has extended its rain forecast to several districts in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The districts listed in the IMD’s forecast include Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali (Haryana), Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Shikarpur, Pahasu, Debai, Narora, Atrauli, Iglas, Raya, Hathras, Mathura, Jalesar, Sadabad, Agra, and Jajau in Uttar Pradesh. These regions are expected to experience rain within the next couple of hours.

As the monsoon season continues, residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to stay safe amidst the inclement weather. (ANI)

U’khand: Debris Piles Up In Amori Village Near NH After Heavy Rainfall

By LokMarg 10th September 2023

Amid incessant rain in Uttarakhand, debris piled up near National Highway 9 in Amori village, officials said on Sunday.

Earlier on September 1, the Almora-Haldwani Road National Highway in Uttarakhand was blocked for vehicular traffic due to debris near Kwarb Bridge, an official said.

Meanwhile, on August 25, an injured person was rescued by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) after being trapped on the Badrinath highway due to falling debris in the Chamoli district, officials said.

According to the SDRF, information was received by Kotwali in Joshimath that an injured person had been trapped due to falling debris near the Pagalnala area of Chamoli district.

An SDRF team immediately reached the spot and carried out a rescue operation in pitch-dark night.

Subsequently, the injured person was rescued and sent to the hospital for treatment. (ANI)

U’khand: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In 8 Districts, Yellow Alert

By LokMarg 8th August 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a yellow alert and predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of the state.

The weather department issued warnings for heavy rainfall in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Champawat districts.

Rainfall is also expected in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar, added the IMD.

Earlier today, a portion of Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple near River Tamsa collapsed following heavy rains since Monday night in the Dehradun district.

“Amidst heavy downpours since the previous night, a part of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev temple near River Tamsa collapsed and caused a lot of damage to the temple property,” said the founder of the temple, Acharya Bipin Joshi on Tuesday.

He added that as soon as the Tamsa River started taking a formidable shape due to the rains, the temple premises were completely vacated.

“All the deities of Lord Ganesha Maharaj, Mata Vaishno Devi, Ram Darbar, Hanuman Ji Maharaj, Lakshmi Narayan Bhagwan were also put to sleep,” he added.

Damage has been caused to the structure of the temple. However, no human loss or injuries have been reported, he said.

Uttarakhand police on Sunday said that three people have died and the search operation for the missing persons is still underway after a landslide at Gaurikund.

Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar told ANI that 3 people have died and 20 people are still missing in a massive landslide that occurred on the Kedarnath Yatra route in Gaurikund.

He further said that 17 of the missing people are of Nepali origin.“17 of the missing people are of Nepali origin. Search operation of the police and SDRF is underway”, DGP said.

Uttarakhand Secretary Disaster Ranjit Sinha and Commissioner Garhwal Mandal Vinay Shankar Pandey along with DM and SP Rudraprayag reviewed the search and rescue operation for the missing persons. (ANI)

Schools Shut In Various Districts Due To Heavy Rainfall: TN

By LokMarg 19th June 2023

Schools in various districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Monday due to heavy rain, said the respective district administrations.

So far, a holiday has been declared for schools in six districts – Ranipet, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Vellore.
Moderate thunderstorm with moderate rain is very likely in isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram districts for the next 3 hours (7 am to 10 am), said Regional Metrology Department, Chennai.

Widespread heavy rainfall was recorded across Chennai last night.

Meanwhile, parts of Delhi received light rainfall on Monday morning, bringing respite from the scorching heat.

The IMD predicted mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of very light rain and drizzle in Delhi for Monday (June 19).

Following incessant rain, a rise in water level was witnessed in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Meanwhile, the flood situation in Assam’s Lakhimpur remains grim.

As the water levels of many rivers are rising up following incessant rain and a few districts of Assam have been affected in the first spell of the flood, the state government is ready to deal with any kind of situation and directed all districts to be alert.

The Assam government is in touch with all agencies including the Indian army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and NDRF to tackle the emergency situation.

Talking about the flood preparedness made by the state government, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) Gyanendra Dev Tripathi told ANI that, the overall situation is building up, not at its peak and it is the start of flood season, but the state government is fully prepared to deal with any kind of situation.

The remnant of the cyclonic storm Biparjoy which created a depression over central parts of East Rajasthan is likely to move nearly east-northeastwards and maintain its intensity of depression during the next 12 hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Earlier on Sunday, heavy rain lashed parts of Rajasthan’s Barmer district under the influence of cyclonic storm Biparjoy. Severe waterlogging and a flood-like situation were seen at various places.”The Depression (Remnant of CS BIPARJOY) over central parts of East Rajasthan lay at 23:30 IST of 18th June about 60 km west-northwest of Tonk, 60 km east-southeast of Ajmer. Likely to move nearly east-northeastwards and maintain its intensity of Depression during next 12 hrs,” tweeted IMD.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Saturday said that as cyclone Biparjoy has weakened into a deep depression and is moving in the East-North East direction, heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat.

He further said that it is raining only in Gujarat and Rajasthan due to the cyclone.

“Cyclone Biparjoy weakened into a deep depression. It is moving in the East-North East direction. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at one or two places over South Rajasthan and adjoining areas of North Gujarat. Due to the cyclone, it is raining only in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Monsoon has nothing to do with this cyclone,” Mohapatra said while talking to ANI.

The cyclone Biparjoy weakened into a ‘Deep Depression’ on June 16 over Southeast Pakistan adjoining Southwest Rajasthan and Kutch, about 100 km northeast of Dholavira and moved to Rajasthan following its landfall in Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

It is further expected to weaken into a ‘Depression’ in the next 12 hours, the weather department said. (ANI)