Delhi-Nainital Train Services Stopped As Heavy Rain Damages Tracks
NDTV
The railway track, which runs along the banks of the Gaula River, has been completely damaged as the soil beneath it has given way as the river overflowed its banks. In one area, the line has curved leaving the line hanging in the air.
A portion of the railway line connecting Kathgodam and Delhi collapsed in Uttarakhand's Haldwani earlier today as incessant rains continue to batter the hill-state for the third straight day today.
The railway track, which runs along the banks of the Gaula River, has been completely damaged as the soil beneath it has given way as the river overflowed its banks. In one area, the line has curved leaving the line hanging in the air.
Sixteen people have died in Uttarakhand since Sunday with authorities fearing for the lives of many more who may be trapped under the debris and in flooded areas. All national highways running from Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora to Haldwani and Kathgodam have been blocked as incessant rains pummelled Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday.
"Prime Minister and Home Minister have been briefed on the situation. Houses, bridges etc. have been damaged and 16 people have died so far. Three (Army) helicopters to be deployed for rescue operations," Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was quoted by news agency ANI.
