Fresh Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, 18 Dead, 20 Missing

The devastation comes hardly a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the state to take stock of damage caused by earlier floods.

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Meanwhile, the country has resumed Kathmandu Airport operations.

Chief Minister said that the agreement will ‘pave way for new opportunities in tourism, employment, environmental conservation..."

Continuous monitoring and swift steps are being taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of roads, electricity, water, and essential goods.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning, squalls and more adverse weather conditions.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Northwest India till 26th August and reduce thereafter

As per the forecast, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places in all districts of the state.

Indian Air Force Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters are fully prepared to be deployed as needed and at the earliest opportunity.

Rainfall under both red and orange alerts will be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and associated weather conditions.

“A large-scale rescue operation will have to be carried out in the region.”