New Delhi: Torrential rains continue to lash Uttarkhand and several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Heavy rains which were induced by a cloudburst disrupted normal life in the region. No loss of life has been reported yet.
Incessant rains triggered landslides at several places in Uttarakhand affecting Chaardham Yatra and traffic movement on national highways and other roads.
According to reports from the State Emergency Operation Centre from Dehradun, heavy to medium rains have been reported across the state.
Intense rains have occurred near Kedarnath, scene of a massive flash flood tragedy last year, and 103.75 mm rainfall was recorded in Ukhimath tehsil in the past 24 hours.
The rivers in the region, including Ganga and Yumuna, are in spate and flowing near the danger level marks.
In Himachal Pradesh, heavy downpour triggered landslides in several regions, clogging interior roads. Marginal fall in day temperatures was recorded at Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and adjoining districts.
Dehra Gopipur, Dharamsala and Gaggal gauged 218 mm, 190 mm and 109 mm of rains.
(With additional information from PTI)
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