Environment · India
Heavy Rains Cause Disruption and Damage Across India
Heavy rainfall has led to significant disruptions and damage across various parts of India. In Kerala, a red alert was issued for nine districts due to heavy downpours, triggering evacuations and inundating towns like Engapuzha. Rivers in eastern Ernakulam surpassed dangerous levels, leading to the closure of tourist spots. Himachal Pradesh experienced a landslip that killed a couple and blocked 122 roads, while Uttar Pradesh issued lightning alerts for several districts. Mumbai saw roads turn into rivers in the Shilphata-Mumbra area, and Burhanpur reported flooding in the Tapti river, leading to school closures.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 9 · Right 3 n = 15
- Left (3): Satya Hindi, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9 votes, 11 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Nai Dunia, Patrika, The New Indian Express
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari