Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], August 6 : Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in various parts of Haridwar on Tuesday. Due to the rising water level of the Ganga River, police appeal to people to stay away from the ghats and exercise caution.
Meanwhile, Northern Railways said that a boulder came on the track between the Haridwar-Motichur section on the Haridwar-Dehradun route, and traffic will be restored as early as possible.
Northern Railways issued a statement, "Between the Haridwar-Motichur section on the Haridwar-Dehradun route, a boulder came on the track. Since the Railways had already made a canopy, no major damage took place. No injury or casualty reported. Restoration work started, and the sectional officers have reached the site. Traffic will be restored as early as possible."Northern Railways said that train number 12369 and train number 12370 (Kumbh Express between Howrah and Dehradun) and train number 12055 Jan Shatabdi Express were short-terminated at Haridwar.
Railway SP Aruna Bharti said that the work is underway on the track."At around 6.30-6.45 pm, debris and small boulders fell (on the track). Some wires broke. There have been no casualties or injuries. Janta Express is halted at Harrawala, and police are at the spot. Work is going on in the track. The scheduled trains are asked not to commence the journey. It may take 4-5 hours more to clear the track. Four to five trains are affected. Different wings of the railway department are here for rescue operations. RPF and police are here."
Meanwhile, Cloudburst-triggered flash floods in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday wreaked havoc, sweeping away homes, shops, and roads, with several people feared missing. Two cloudbursts, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area, caused widespread destruction, with Dharali bearing the brunt. Reportedly, the region also suffered from mudslides and flash floods.
Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing, led by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Over 130 people have been rescued so far, according to the Uttarakhand government officials. The State Emergency Operation Centre is in constant touch with the District Magistrate and SSP.
The weather department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across the state, especially in the hill districts.