SDRF Commandant Mishra further stated, “Five SDRF teams are currently operating in flood-hit areas of Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts. In a successful rescue operation, the SDRF team has safely evacuated 45 people, including women, men, and children, from the Banbasa area. The rescue efforts are ongoing, with the teams working tirelessly to reach those stranded in the floodwaters.”The incessant rains have thrown life out of gear in Nainital, with the town receiving a record 200 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to Dr. Bikram Singh, Director of the Meteorological Centre.While some respite is expected in the next 24 hours, the heavy downpour has led to widespread disruption in the region. As many as 21 roads in the district are blocked due to landslides and debris, with efforts underway to clear them.The three routes connecting Nainital are also affected, with intermittent landslides and rockfall causing difficulties for commuters. The authorities are working to restore normalcy in the region.According to information received from the Nainital District Disaster Management Office, continuous rainfall in Haldwani has resulted in waterlogging in several colonies from Haldwani to Halduchaur. The water from the irrigation canal has entered homes in areas ranging from Motinagar to Jaipur Bisa, affecting 87 houses in both urban and rural areas.
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