Yamuna water level in Delhi closes in on danger mark, sparks flooding concerns
Meanwhile, incessant monsoon rain has completely disrupted life in Himachal Pradesh in the last few days.According to a PTI report, over 260 roads have been blocked in Himachal Pradesh, with 176 in Mandi alone following heavy rainfall over the past few days. The deluge has left 69 people dead and 37 others missing in the past two weeks in the hill state.In neighbouring Uttarakhand, daily life has been affected after more than 100 roads were closed across the state. The Char Dham Yatra was disrupted due to the inclement weather, and there were food and grain shortages in some villages in Uttarkashi district.- EndsMust Watch
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