A red alert grips northern Haryana as relentless rains result in severe waterlogging in Ambala, Yamuna nearing danger level, and field officers placed on high alert till Sept 5 amid intensified disaster response.
Haryana remains gripped by monsoon-induced peril as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) continues to issue red alerts for districts including Yamunanagar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, and SAS Nagar on 3 September 2025. These warnings signal life-threatening rainfall, flash floods, and waterlogging. In Ambala, residential areas such as Cloth Market and Nadi Mohalla are submerged, with floodwaters entering homes and disrupting daily life. Residents described the rain as unprecedented, lamenting damage to belongings and heightened danger to motorists.
The Yamuna River—fed by upstream deluges—continues its worrying ascent toward the danger mark, prompting preparations and optional evacuations in low-lying villages.Meanwhile, the state government has escalated its response, issuing directives to all field officers to remain on high alert until 5 September, cancelling leaves, and placing district and divisional administrations on full emergency footing to coordinate rapid relief.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an emergency meeting to expedite dewatering operations and assess crop damage. Over 10,000 farmers from 81 villages have registered flood-related losses through the e-Kshatipurti portal, with reported farmland damage exceeding 65,000 acres, especially in river catchment zones along the Yamuna, Ghaggar, Tangri, and Markanda.The Times of India
Schools in several districts—including Hisar, Bhiwani, Ambala, and Yamunanagar—have been shut as a safety precaution. Meanwhile, the Irrigation and Public Works Departments are mobilizing pumps and manpower to clear roads and residential areas. Although essential highways remain passable, officials emphasize that with the rain continuing, the situation could become critical.The Times of India
While immediate concerns center around rescue, dewatering, and protecting infrastructure, experts stress the need for long-term flood resilience strategies—such as improved drainage, embankment strengthening, and real-time flood forecasting systems. With the state on high alert through early next week, the next phase will test whether authorities can protect lives without letting administrative fatigue set in.
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