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As the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts reduced rainfall in some areas, many states are focusing on recovery efforts. However, a \u2018red\u2019 alert has been issued for Gujarat, while \u2018orange\u2019 alerts are in place for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n
In northern India, heavy rains have caused significant flooding. On Thursday, parts of Delhi and Kashmir saw floodwaters rise as two rivers overflowed. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was also closed due to landslides and damaged road sections.<\/p>\n
In Punjab, the government has decided to keep schools and colleges closed until September 7. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that all 23 districts in the state have been affected by the floods. Tragically, the disaster has claimed 30 lives and impacted over 350,000 people. Officials report that reservoirs are full and rivers are at critical levels, with Punjab experiencing a staggering 74% more rainfall in August compared to previous years\u2014a record high in 25 years. Similarly, rising water levels have disrupted travel in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, the IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for September. People in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are warned about potential landslides and flash floods. The expected rainfall for the month is set to exceed the average significantly.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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