Several people are feared to be buried in landslides triggered by heavy rains in the state. Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Ganga rivers were flowing above the danger level at Rudraprayag, Shrinagar, and Devprayag, according to a report by Thehindu.com. Heavy rains have also inundated various low-lying areas in Rishikesh, including Chandreshwar Nagar and Sheesham Jhari. Key Takeaway– The defence college building in Uttarakhand’s Maldevta has collapsed due to heavy rains. – River Ganga is flowing at the danger mark in Rishikesh, with heavy rains causing inundation in low-lying areas.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2023 10:54 UTC