Flash floods triggered by heavy rain in Uttarakhand washed away 26 people in Uttar Kashi. These have flattened homes and left many pilgrims stranded in the state. Water level of Bhagirathi and Ganga rivers is also on the rise. The Uttarakhand Government has issued red alert in areas along Ganga.

The Indo-Tibetan Broder Police (ITBP) and Army jawans have been called in for rescue operations. The Chardham Yatra has also been suspended in Uttarakhand. Three jawans of fire services were also killed in Gangotri following heavy rains.

Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has asked the concerned authorities to launch rescue and relief operation in the disaster-hit areas.

Meanwhile, cloud has burst near an under construction tunnel at Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh causing landslide near Palchaan near Manali.

Vehicles coming from Leh have been stranded. Movement of traffic from Manali side has been stopped.
In the meantime, Beas river is overflowing due to incessant rain during last three four days.

On The other hand, Jammu-Srinagar National highway was today closed for traffic due to landslides triggered by heavy rain, which is still continuing in Ramban district. It has left over 200 vehicles stranded. The Border Road Organisation is trying to clear the road, but rain is making the task difficult.

Heavy rains in Jammu region today, however, has brought relief to people from the high level of humidity.