The recent devastating storms in Uttar Pradesh that have killed more than 117 people were caused by the interaction of multiple weather systems with wind speeds similar to very severe cyclones in some of the affected areas. Such powerful winds on land are a symptom of warming and consequent climate change which have led to.
The heat is intensifying in Punjab and Chandigarh. The temperature recorded in Bathinda is 41.1 degrees, while in Chandigarh it is 40.0 degrees. The state's temperature has increased by 1.8 degrees, and it is now 3.5 degrees above normal.
Traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after a fresh landslide hit the road in the Banihal sector of Ramban district. Traffic department officials said the national highway (NH44) was blocked, and road clearance was going on at Shalgarhi, Banihal, which will take some time.
In a recent update, Seri Bagna village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district has experienced a devastating cloudburst which has claimed three lives till now as per officials. As of now, rescue operations are underway as authorities search for survivors.
Before this, there was heavy rain throughout the state overnight. Storms also occurred in several places. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for hail and storms in five districts today as well.
The cycle of rain and storm in UP is not stopping. Since Wednesday morning, intermittent rain with strong winds has been occurring in 20 districts including Lucknow, Barabanki, Gonda, Jaunpur, and Aligarh.
