Moderate to heavy showers across northern India today led to flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir while two persons died in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh amidst a forecast for more rainfall in the region in the coming days.
Delhi and the states of Punjab and Haryana, however, had to grapple with above-normal temperatures and high humidity levels although the weatherman has predicted a wet spell for these areas in the coming 24 hours.
Delhiites groaned under sultry conditions today as the mercury settled above normal and humidity in air fluctuated between 59 and 88 per cent.
The maximum temperature in the national capital was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal, while the minimum was at 27.5 degrees.
The forecast is for cloudy skies tomorrow with the likelihood of scattered light rainfall and thundershowers.
In Uttar Pradesh, the flood-affected districts of Ghazipur and Ballia each reported one person dead in rain-related incidents even as Central Water Commission sources said that the major rivers in the state were flowing close to danger levels.
The Ganga, which was flowing close to the red mark at several places, has breached the red mark at Phaphamau (Allahabad), Varanasi, Ghazipur and Ballia, sources said.
MeT office sources said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers occurred at isolated places over the state.
While Ghorwal received 50mm rainfall, Allahabad and Banda each saw showers measuring 40mm followed by Mirzapur and Chandauli (30mm each).
Meanwhile, flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir rendered about 30 villages cut off and led to several families being evacuated to safety.
About 24 families in Barian and two families in Thalote village have had to be shifted as a precautionary measure as heavy rainfall continues in the area, officials said.
