In 2019, the IMD announced the withdrawal of monsoon around October 10. On … Taking lessons from last year’s devastation, the authorities have swung into action ensuring completion of temporary jacketing and strengthening of the river’s embankments before the water level starts rising in catchment areas due to rain. The state like Uttar Pradesh witnessed several thunderstorms which resulted in almost 134 collapses and the number of deaths. In July 2019, agricultural fields spread over 30,000 acre in Patiala and Sangrur got submerged in Ghaggar water, while the villagers residing in the vicinity of the river had to shift their belongings and livestock to safer places. Under the project, the river will be jacketed up to 40km from Khanauri to Karail in Sangrur. Monsoon to be ‘near normal’ this year: IMD. Monsoon 2019: Chandigarh on Friday witnessed a soft drizzle which sets the city beautiful with beautiful weather and astonishing view. 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In July 2019, agricultural fields spread over 30,000 acre in Patiala and Sangrur got submerged in Ghaggar water, while the villagers residing in the vicinity of the river had to shift their belongings and livestock to safer places. GHAGGAR CHANNELISATION PROJECT IN A LIMBO. Ninety-six per cent rainfall borders on below normal and normal category. Moreover, we have stacked over 70,000 sandbags to deal with sudden breaches or other emergency situations,” the Patiala DC said. The Union Territory was lashed out … Similarly, Mumbai rains have cost a lot of deaths. india Updated: Jun 12, 2019, 11:10 IST. Weak El Nino conditions are likely to prevail during the monsoon season with reduced intensity, Rajeevan said. Punjab and Haryana have witnessed a departure of -17 and -14 per cent departure from the normal monsoon … photos and videos on Monsoon 2019 Heavy Rainfall lashes out in Chandigarh and native areas. “Work related to strengthening of embankments and stone bedding especially in Sanaur and Patran is on. These areas had seen huge damages of life and property due to floods in 1988, 1993, 2010 and 2019. Monsoon 2019 :Find latest news, top stories on Monsoon 2019 and get latest news updates. The areas in Bathinda and Patiala witnessed the major calamity through rain, as Bathinda was almost flooded in water, while the Ghaghar river in Patiala witnessed a rise in the water level. “The Punjab and Haryana governments should resolve the matter amicably and find a permanent solution to the problem,” he added. The first phase of the project, from Khanauri to Makrour Sahib (covering 22.45km), was completed in 2010. "The southwest monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and entire Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab," the MeT department said. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. This site and its partners use technology such as cookies to personalize content and ads and analyse traffic. Sangrur deputy commissioner (DC) Ramvir said, “Repair and strengthening projects worth Rs 7 crore are underway in district for Ghaggar and other seasonal water channels.” He added that all weak points of the river have been strengthened by the administration with the help of MGNREGA workers. Likewise, the rains in other states have given a major dent and massive tragedies. Summer rainfall in 2019 In 2019, Haryana recorded only 256.3 mm (42% below the normal) rainfall as against the normal of 444 mm in the four-month period. The project related to channelisation of Ghaggar river has became the prey of dispute between Punjab and Haryana. Harpal Singh, a resident of Makraur Sahib village, said the breach has become a routine affair for villages around Ghaggar. Ghaggar fury: Patiala, Sangrur brace for monsoon, Ahmed Patel played a significant role in formation of MVA govt: Uddhav Thackeray, Covid-19: Preparations on to vaccinate 250-300 million Indians on priority, 100kg heroin in empty fuel tank seized from Lankan boat. Drugs came from Pak, Chennai: Nivar nears, 1,000 cusecs of water to be released from reservoir, From January 1, add 0 before dialling a mobile number from your landline, Tamil Nadu: Chennai inspector arrested for raping minor girl, CSBC Bihar admit cards for forester, forest guard recruitment exams released, get direct links here, India again rubbishes Pakistan’s ‘terror dossier’, reminds world of bin Laden’s presence in Abbottabad. Monsoon to be ‘near normal’ this year: IMD New Delhi-The country is likely to have ‘near normal’ monsoon this year…. 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