Heavy monsoon rains in North India for the last three days has inundated low-lying areas, prompting authorities to swing into action in the worst-hit places. Over 18 people have lost their lives as the record rainfall wreaked havoc, triggering flashfloods and landslides, causing extensive damage to infrastructure.Schools in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have been closed and the Army has been put on alert as torrential rains battered North India.
Villages in Jalandhar evacuated
Jalandhar: Water from Sultej has overflowed in some villages of Phillaur, including Lasara, Meowal and Mao Sahib. Villages have been evacuated. Grounds of Phillaur Police Academy along the river also inundated. The embankment is being strengthened using spurs. Army teams have been called in.
