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New Delhi. Monsoon has once again become active in many parts of the country. In the hilly states, road and rail traffic is affected due to heavy rains and landslides, while in the plain areas, the rise in the water level of rivers is causing floods and waterlogging. 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh are in the grip of floodswhereas after heavy rains in Chapra, Bihar, many parts of the city were flooded. Railway services have also been affected due to landslides in Himachal Pradesh.

Impact of flood in 16 districts of UP

Rain and rising water level of rivers in Uttar Pradesh have increased problems in many areas. More than 80 villages in 16 districts of the state are said to be affected by floods. Flood water has entered many houses in Unnao. The affected people are forced to live on the rooftops of their houses. In many colonies, boats are being used for transportation. The water level of Ganga in Kanpur has reached near the danger mark. In Varanasi, due to the rising water of Ganga, more than 100 small temples built around the ghats have been submerged.

Water entered 100 shops in Chhapra

The rain that occurred in many districts of Bihar on the evening of August 13 provided relief from the sultry heat. In the capital Patna, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.3 degrees and the minimum temperature was 29.4 degrees Celsius. After heavy rains for about 45 minutes in Chhapra, there was water logging in many areas of the city. About one and a half to two and a half feet of water accumulated on the main roads and intersections. rain water close Also entered 100 shopsDue to which business was affected. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of storm, rain and lightning in 18 districts of Bihar today. In such a situation, people have been advised to take caution during bad weather.

Rail traffic affected due to landslide in Himachal

Incidents of landslides along with heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have increased the problems. Due to falling of rocks on the track on Pathankot-Baijnath Paprola railway section in Kangra. Four train services canceled till further orders It has been done. Whereas in Waknaghat of Solan, there was dense fog on Chandigarh-Shimla Highway after heavy rains. Due to this, visibility reduced significantly and drivers had to face problems on the road.

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Rain continues in many states

The effect of rain is not the same in different parts of the country. At some places the rivers are in spate, while at other places water logging and landslides have affected life. The administration and local agencies are monitoring the situation in the affected areas. People are being appealed to follow weather warnings and stay away from risk areas.