indiaUpdated: Aug 18, 2020 08:58 ISTAs heavy rains batter vast swathes of the country, the threat of floods has increased in many states. • In view of heavy rain forecast in Rajasthan, chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday directed officials to make all arrangements. Odisha has been battered by heavy rainfall due to three back-to-back low-pressure areas so far this month. The river’s water level is rising to dangerous levels in neighbouring Telangana too. • In Maharashtra, water level of the Krishna, Warna and Koyna rivers in Sangli has risen due to continuous rain.

Source: Hindustan Times August 18, 2020 03:19 UTC