Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ready to visit several North Indian countries that are seriously influenced by recent floods and landslides, and official sources confirmed on Friday. The visit comes in the middle of the growing devastation caused by a continuous collision, which required hundreds of lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
Himachal Pradesh faces extensive destruction
Himachal Pradesh remains among the worst regions, with more than 360 lives since the beginning of the monsoon season. The State Authority for the Catastrophery Administration (SDMA) stated that 1,087 roads remain blocked, while 2,838 power lines and 509 water supply systems were disrupted.
Economic losses are estimated to be more £3 979.52 Crore, affecting public and private infrastructure. The Indian Air Force was deployed for rescue operations, especially during Manimahesh Yatra to help the stuck pilgrims.
Pandjab is struggling with deadly floods
Panjab has experienced one of its most serious weather disasters over decades. More than 1,900 villages in 23 districts were flooded, resulting in 43 deaths. Approximately 1.71 lakh hectares of crops were damaged, forcing the state government to ask for a special financial package from the Center for Management of the Crisis.
The Minister for Agriculture of the Union Shivraj Singh Chouhan has already visited the districts affected by the floods and will submit the PM Modi a detailed assessment of the damage. All rivers in the state remain above the level of danger and rescue operations continue in the most affected areas.
Jammu and Kashmir’s flood will begin to retreat
In Jammu and Kashmir, the situation shows signs of improvement. Water levels in the Jhelum River and other water formations began to retreat after a few days of heavy rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts mainly dry conditions in the region over the next 24 hours, with expected isolated light showers.
The main Minister J&K Omar Abdullah chaired the audit meeting on Friday and ordered the authorities to strengthen vulnerable areas, evacuate residents from submerged villages, and maintain 24/7 monitoring through the control rooms for management risks.
Uttarakhand and other northern states
Uttarakhand and other North Indian regions were also witnessed by heavy lightning floods and landslides, which led to extensive damage to property and disruption of everyday life. Auxiliary operations are underway, while both state and central agencies coordinate rescue efforts and distribute basic supplies to the affected communities.
PM modi to assess measures to help
The aim of the upcoming PM Modi visits is to assess the extent of the first -hand disaster and ensure that the measures to relieve the relief. Officials stressed that the Prime Minister would prefer areas with the highest damage and will communicate with the state authorities to streamline rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
With more than 500 lives lost across the northern states, this monsoon season has been described as one of the most latest in decades. The authorities continue to monitor rivers, regions prone to landslides and vital infrastructure to avoid further victims.
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