The recent heavy rains across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have led to a reduction in temperatures by 2 to 6o Celsius below the norm in several regions. This weather phenomenon has caused widespread disruption, including severe flooding and waterlogging, affecting both urban and rural areas.
In Punjab and Haryana, the continuous rainfall resulted in extensive flooding, with numerous districts experiencing the adverse effects of the downpour. The Som river in Haryana's Yamunanagar district overflowed, leading to the flooding of several villages.
According to eng.ruralvoice.in, this situation has had a profound effect on agriculture, with many fields submerged and farmers facing potential losses. Major cities in Punjab, including Chandigarh, Mohali, Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar, recorded significant rainfall, with Chandigarh alone reporting 129.7 mm of rainfall. The resultant waterlogging and flooding have raised concerns over the long-term impact on both agriculture and infrastructure within these states.
Rain damage in Shimla's Chopal affects apple and pear orchards
In the Chopal subdivision of Shimla district, heavy rainfall led to a substantial landslide, resulting in significant damage to local agriculture and infrastructure. Approximately 1,300 apple and 70 pear trees in the Paudiya panchayat were destroyed. Additionally, a 100-metre section of a link road that connects the panchayat with Nerwa, Chopal, and Shimla was damaged. The event occurred in the early hours of the day, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to natural disasters and their impact on agricultural communities.
Source: himtimes.com