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Weather Alert: Flood-affected residents of Punjab continue to struggle without relief, as water levels in rivers remain dangerously high due to the ongoing release from upstream dams. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has announced its decision to reopen the floodgates of the Bhakra Dam, which is likely to worsen the flood situation across the region.

Rising Water Level In Sutlej

On Thursday, the floodgates of the Bhakra Dam were opened, raising concerns about rising water levels in the Sutlej River in Punjab. There is growing fear of flooding in Ludhiana, while in Jalandhar, there is a risk of embankments breaking .

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Heavy Rain Warning In Uttarakhand-Himachal

The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rain in Himachal and Uttarakhand from Friday. The weather body has forecast moderate and heavy rainfall at some places in Himachal Pradesh from September 12 to 14. On September 12, IMD has issued a yellow alert for lightning and heavy rainfall in Una, Bilaspur and Kangra districts.

A private school teacher was swept away while crossing the Giri river at Sataun in Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district on Wednesday evening, jagran.com reported. The teacher's body was found on the river bank on Thursday. Three national highways (NH) and 577 roads are closed in the state, efforts are on to make them functional.

Additionally, IMD has issued a warning for heavy rain in eight districts of Uttarakhand including Dehradun on Friday. Along with heavy rain, thunder and lightning is also forecast.

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Delhi-NCR Weather

According to IMD, the Delhi-NCR region is expected to witness drizzle over the weekend, with strong winds forecast for Friday. The shift to northwesterly winds has resulted in a slight decrease in maximum temperatures in the city. Humid days are likely to return, as per the weather body.

138 Per Cent More Rainfall

In August and September, respectively, there was 89 and 138 per cent more rainfall than normal. This excessive rain triggered a range of issues, including landslides, riverbank erosion, cloudbursts, and increased discharge from reservoirs.