Monsoon Retreats from Flood-Hit Punjab and Haryana
The southwest monsoon has begun withdrawing from flood-affected regions of Punjab and Haryana, according to the Meteorological Department. Despite recent severe floods due to heavy rainfalls, the monsoon's retreat is expected to continue. Punjab experienced its worst flooding in decades, with significant agricultural and human casualties reported.
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The southwest monsoon has started its withdrawal from flood-impacted areas of Punjab and Haryana, as confirmed by the Meteorological Department on Tuesday.
The withdrawal line now traverses through regions including Bathinda and Fatehabad, with further retreat expected in the coming days. Notably, Punjab endured severe flooding in recent weeks, exacerbated by swollen rivers and excessive rainfall.
The state faced a 74% increase in rainfall for August, resulting in the worst floods in decades, damaging broad swathes of agricultural land and claiming 56 lives. Similar conditions were reported in Haryana, with heavy rains leading to partial floods in several locations, significantly above the monthly average.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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