IAF continues relief operations in MP, Rajasthan as rainfall wreaks havoc, showers likely in Himachal
India Today
The Indian Air Force continued its relief operations in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan on Thursday as heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in both the states. The weather agency has warned of heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.
Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in several districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, leading to a flood-like situation. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has now stepped in to provide relief materials at Bhind and Morena near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and also in Rajasthan. The IAF continued its helicopter deployment in both the states on Thursday for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, news agency ANI said in a report.
#WATCH | Indian Air Force continues its helicopter deployment in Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan for Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief operations. Yesterday relief materials were dropped by IAF helicopters at Bhind & Morena near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh & also in Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/e96ad72AEN
According to the weather agency, heavy downpours are expected over east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Northeast India on August 27 and 28. The northeastern states are also likely to receive fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall over the next five days, the weather department said.
Meanwhile, torrential rains lashed several districts of Himachal Pradesh for the past two days, following which 147 roads have been submerged and 475 electric transformers have been shut down. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in at least 10 to 11 districts and has issued a red alert for four districts of the state. According to the weather agency, heavy rainfall is likely to lash Himachal Pradesh for the next two days and an advisory has been issued.
"There is a possibility of heavy rain in Sirmaur, Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu and Chamba districts in the next 48 hours. Along with this, a red alert has been issued for heavy rain in 4 districts, including Mandi, Hamirpur, Shimla and Kangra. The effect of western disturbance and monsoon activity will be visible in the state," Surendra Pal, Director, IMD Shimla said.
