New Delhi: Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flooding across northern India, killing at least five people on Wednesday and prompting mass evacuations in the capital. The Yamuna River in Delhi has crossed its danger mark, forcing nearly 10,000 residents from low-lying areas into emergency shelters. Meanwhile, heavy downpours triggered landslides in Jammu and Himachal […]
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Floods hit Rawalpindi and Islamabad, evacuations begin
Heavy overnight rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused widespread flooding, turning streets into rivers and prompting emergency evacuations. More than 250mm of rainfall has been recorded so far, submerging low-lying areas, blocking roads, and flooding homes. Authorities have declared a rain emergency in parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, and suspended local activities for safety. […]