As lovely as the Mumbai monsoons are, no amount of enjoyment derived from some chai-pakoda can make up for the utter mess that accompanies the city during the rainy weather. Mumbaikars, who like to keep a positive outlook to things, are also having a tough time doing so while having to wade through almost knee-deep rainwater. Incessant <keyword id="19968257" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Monsoon" source="keywords">monsoon</keyword> rains have wreaked havoc on Maharashtra's coastal belt, with Mumbai and the rest of the Konkan belt bearing the brunt of the downpour. Emergency services remain on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region for the next few days. <h2>Coastal areas submerged, flights diverted</h2>The relentless rains submerged low-lying areas across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and several parts of Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Khed districts. The situation worsened on Sunday, with over 100 mm of rainfall recorded in the city and suburbs within a 12-hour window. The incessant showers caused waterlogging, disrupting local train and road traffic. Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were also impacted, with at least 15 flights diverted due to poor visibility. The airport authorities were forced to suspend operations twice on Sunday. According to the Times of India, the Western Railway reported that local train services were operating as usual on Monday. However, commuters have claimed that trains were running behind schedule by 5 to 10 minutes. <h2>Authorities on high alert, NDRF deployed</h2>Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF), and local authorities to remain on high alert and provide immediate assistance wherever necessary. Teams have been deployed across Maharashtra, with a particular focus on Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur. The <keyword id="36730" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumbai-police" source="Orion">Mumbai Police</keyword> have advised residents to avoid venturing out, especially near coastal areas, unless absolutely essential. Schools in Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli districts (Vidarbha region), and four tehsils in Raigad district have been declared closed on Monday as a precautionary measure. <h2>IMD issues alerts, rains expected to continue</h2>The IMD has issued an orange alert for Raigad and Ratnagiri districts on Monday and Tuesday, indicating very heavy rainfall. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai, predicting heavy showers throughout the day. Similar forecasts are in place for several other regions in the state, with a possibility of heavy rainfall in Thane, Pune, Palghar, and Nagpur. The incessant rains pose a significant challenge for several parts of Maharashtra, prompting the IMD to issue a red warning (meaning ‘take action’) over Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra. Flash flood warnings have also been issued in the regions due to the possibility of waterlogging, particularly in the low-lying areas. Residents are urged to exercise caution and stay informed about the goings-on to ensure their safety. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111810464" title="Mumbai&amp;#39;s first underground metro line set to begin operations on July 24" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

Mumbai on alert: Heavy rains to continue lashing city; IMD issues flash flood warnings

The rain gods went a tad bit crazy over <keyword id="19895282" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mumbai" source="keywords">Mumbai</keyword> yesterday, emptying buckets of rain from the heavens. In the span of a few hours, between 1 AM and 7 AM last night and early this morning, the city has reportedly recorded over 300 mm of rains in various parts of Mumbai. And these downpours were enough to bring the financial capital’s creaky infrastructure to its knees. Several key roads, including those near King's Circle in Dadar, were submerged underwater, causing traffic gridlock and disrupting commutes. The relentless rain caused severe waterlogging in several other areas too, with reports of knee-deep water in Buntara Bhavan in Kurla East and Powai. This led to the diversion of many BEST buses from their regular routes, causing further inconvenience for commuters. Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were also impacted. Airlines like IndiGo and Vistara advised passengers to expect delays and heavy traffic congestion while travelling to the airport. IndiGo even offered passengers flying into or out of Mumbai the option to rebook their flights or get a full refund due to the weather conditions. Train services, a lifeline for Mumbaikars, were not spared either. The Central Railway's suburban network faced delays due to waterlogging at stations like CSMT, Churchgate, and LTT. However, the Western Railway managed to clear tracks using high-capacity water pumps, ensuring normal operations in their suburban section. Further, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) prioritised student safety by declaring a holiday for the first session in all BMC, government, and private schools and colleges within their jurisdiction. The decision on afternoon classes was to be made later based on the evolving situation, but a holiday has been declared for all schools and colleges today. Citizens took to social media to share their experiences, posting videos and updates on waterlogged streets and areas to avoid. However, Mumbai’s skirmish with the torrential rains is hardly over yet. <h2>Heavy rains to continue pounding Mumbai and nearby districts </h2>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast up to widespread rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over various parts of Maharashtra over the next five days. During this period, heavy rains (64.5 mm-115.5 mm) are likely over Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra until Friday. Mumbai’s Regional Meteorological Centre had earlier issued a yellow alert for rain in Mumbai and surrounding areas. With heavy rain expected to continue, citizens are advised to stay cautious and avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary. Apart from the Maharashtra capital, other districts like Thane, Palghar, Pune, Ratnagiri, Dhule and Raigad will all be in for similarly heavy rains today. <h2>Impacts due to heavy rains</h2><ul><li>Water logging/inundation in most parts of low lying areas and river banks</li><li>Occasional reduction in visibility due to heavy rainfall</li><li>Disruption to road, rail and ferry transport</li><li>Local disruption of municipal services such as water and electricity etc</li><li>Possible uprooting of weak trees and collapse of old and unmaintained structures.</li><li>Damage to horticulture and standing crops due to water inundation and gusty winds</li><li>Minor damage to kutcha houses/walls and huts</li><li>Occasional gusty winds with speed reaching 35-45 gusting to 55 kmph along and off the coast resulting in possibilities of damage to vulnerable/temporary structures</li><li>Possibility of landslide/mudslides and rock falls in hilly areas</li><li>Rough sea conditions along the coast</li></ul>Residents must be cautious and prepared for the inclement weather conditions in Mumbai. They are advised against venturing out unless necessary.

Mumbai rains cripple flight and train services; more heavy showers likely to spark flash floods today!

Mumbaikars likely woke up to the splashy sounds of rain this morning as heavy showers began lashing the city early this morning. With forecasts indicating that the wet conditions would prevail throughout the day, many school and office-goers are staying in for the day. But those that must venture out, be warned that the sight of waterlogging and horrible traffic are waiting to greet you. Residents have been experiencing the true essence of the Mumbai monsoons (read flooding, traffic snarls and delayed trains) over the last few days. In just the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today, the city’s Santacruz observatory has recorded 116 mm of rainfall while the one in Colaba has seen 86 mm of rains in the duration. The India Meteorological Department’s forecasts suggest that this wet spell is here to stay. Cloudy skies with heavy rains are going to be the norm in Mumbai at least until the coming Monday (July 15). Its neighbouring districts will also witness similar conditions. Accordingly, a yellow watch (meaning ‘be updated’) has been issued over Mumbai and Palghar, indicating chances of heavy rainfall today, with Mumbai going on orange alert (meaning ‘be prepared’) from tomorrow. Thane and Raigad are already under an orange alert due to the possibility of heavy to very heavy rains. The intense downpours are attributed to a cyclonic circulation and the monsoon trough over Maharashtra. And this is a sign of the monsoon intensifying for the state. A high tide is expected at around 4 PM today, putting authorities in Mumbai and surrounding areas on alert. Experts are closely monitoring the situation and have issued warnings for flash floods, waterlogging and road traffic to ensure public safety. But due to train tracks flooding and flights experiencing delays due to inclement weather, people travelling by these means will face inconvenience. On the bright side, daytime temperatures have dropped nearly two degrees below normal at 28.6°C, and this trend is expected to continue for the next few days. Also Read: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/mumbai-rains-heavy-downpours-trigger-waterlogging-delays-in-public-transport-services/articleshow/111678026.cms">Mumbai rains trigger waterlogging, delays in public transport services</a>

Mumbai in for heavy rains over the weekend; IMD warns of flash flood risks in low-lying areas

Fresh death threats were made on Wednesday to billionaire industrialist <keyword id="3820" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="mukesh-ambani" source="Orion">Mukesh Ambani</keyword> and his family members, and to blow up the Sir <keyword id="13409877" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="h-n-reliance-foundation-hospital" source="Orion">H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital</keyword> in south Mumbai. Calls were received at the HNRF Hospital's call centre at 12.57 p.m. and at 5.04 p.m. warning to blow up the hospital building, said an official spokesperson. The caller also threatened to take the lives of <keyword id="10924" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="ambani" source="Orion">Ambani</keyword>, his wife <keyword id="7024" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nita-ambani" source="Orion">Nita Ambani</keyword>, and their children Akash and Anand. The hospital has lodged a formal police complaint and investigations have been launched. The latest development came barely five days after the Central government upgraded Ambani's security from Z to Z+ from the CRPF, while his wife already is accorded a Y+ cover. This is the second time in 50 days that the Ambani family and the hospital have been similarly targeted with dire consequences. On August 15, the hospital had received 8 calls with similar threats and informed the <keyword id="36730" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="mumbai-police" source="Orion">Mumbai Police</keyword> which later arrested the caller, apparently of unsound mind. Meanwhile, security has been further tightened for the hospital and the family in view of the latest threats. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/seven-dead-several-others-feared-missing-following-flash-floods-in-west-bengals-jalpaiguri-district/articleshow/94671595.cms">Seven dead, several others feared missing following flash floods in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/opec-to-cut-oil-output-by-2-million-bpd-from-november/articleshow/94671295.cms">OPEC+ to cut oil output by 2 million bpd from November</a>

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<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/48355572.cms" />More than 24 people were killed and 25 injured after two trains, Kamayani Express and Janata Express, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=derail">derailed</a> while crossing a bridge over swollen Machal river in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=madhya+pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</a>. 
 
The incident happened at 11.30 pm on Tuesday when seven coaches of Kamayani Express, bound for Varanasi, and five bogies of Janata Express, bound for Mumbai, were crossing the bridge in Harda, some 160 km from Bhopal. 
 
The toll is expected to go further up. The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=indian+railways">Railways</a> has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased, Rs 50,000 to grievously injured and Rs 25,000 to those with minor injuries. 
 
Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=shivraj+singh+chouhan">Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan</a> will visit the site later in the day. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Nitish+Kumar">Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar</a> also condoled the deaths. 
 
"Seven bogies of Kamayani Express and engine plus three coaches of Janata Express were derailed between Khirkiya and Bhirangi stations near Harda. The mishap took place around 11.30 PM on Tuesday as base material of the tracks got washed away in heavy rains. Nearly 25 passengers suffered injuries," West Central Railway PRO Piyush Mathur told news agency PTI. 
 
Search operations have been launched and few coaches also fell in the river. Bhopal Railway PRO told PTI that more than 250 passengers were rescued so far. 
 
Meanwhile, Minister of State of Railways Ministry Manoj Sinha said it was not a manmade disaster but a natural calamity. 
<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=prime+minister+narendra+modi">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> expressed sadness over the incident. 
 
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		The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased.
	— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/628751209222922241">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <keyword id="2985510" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Railways-Minister-Suresh-Prabhu">Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu</keyword> will make a detailed statement in the Parliament about the incident. 
 
 
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		Enquiry ordered,Ex gratia to be paid immediately.Flooding of tracks due to very heavy downpour.Will make detailed statement to parliament
	— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) <a href="https://twitter.com/sureshpprabhu/status/628751337094647808">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>The Railways has set up helpline numbers: Harda- 09752460088, Bhopal- 07554061609, Bina- 075802222, Itarsi- 0758422419200, Itarsi - 07572 241920, Danapur - 06115 232398, Varanasi - 0542 2504221, 2503814, Patna- 06122 206967.

Flash floods derail two trains in MP, over 24 dead, 25 injured

The boy's football team trapped in Tham Luang Cave have officially been rescued. The bravery of the people involved can't be discounted, but <keyword id="6355118" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="technology">technology</keyword> had a large part to play as well. In <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword>, flooding is just as big an issue. Mumbai gets water logged every season, people on pilgrimages get trapped and residences on River banks are destroyed periodically as water levels rise due to monsoon or flash floods. Urban flooding, specifically, is a not-so-new a phenomenon that's been wreaked havoc all over the country. In either case, technology can be used for all the right reasons to get the job done. Tech lessons for India 1. Don't wait for the submarine <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/thai-rescue-officials-to-elon-musk-submarine-idea-is-not-practical-2018-7">Elon Musk</a> wanted to help and had the technology in place do so as well, it's just that it was a little late and the human rescue operation was already underway. Not to mention that the Navy SEALS had already advised against using<a href="http://www.wired.co.uk/article/thai-cave-rescue-boys-news-tech"> 'un-tested'</a> technology when the PTT Exploring and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) offered their underground vehicles. Equipped with sonar scanners that could help create an underwater map of the cave and help divers navigate through the muddy water, it was still recommended that they don't enter since the terrain was very different from what the vehicles were used to and had been tested in. India, as of now, doesn't have an underwater technology to help with <keyword id="6369083" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="flood">flood</keyword> operations. Not that it needs to match <keyword id="6355315" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="elon-musk">Elon Musk</keyword>’s levels, but it would be immensely helpful in any situation people are stuck underground. Also, don't wait for the submarine. Rescue operations are time sensitive and critical, if you have resources on hand, use them. 2. Map it out Anyone who's played PUBG or Call of Duty knows that you can see the terrain so much better from a height. It's actually just basic battle strategy. Which is why it made so much sense for the PTTEP, in coordination with<a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/11/denver-3d-earth-mapping-tech-thai-soccer-rescue/"> InterMap</a>, to create a 3D aerial map of the cave and terrain where the children and their coach were trapped. Ordinarily, PTTEP uses these drones, which<a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/46898-thai-cave-rescue-3-engineering"> inspect</a> high-risk potential drilling sites, but combined with mapping technology they were able to ascertain potential entry points. Drones are key. They do away with the human effort of the ground team to manually climb and check each location. This is important because it goes a long way in simplifying the operation. <keyword id="6354474" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="drone">Drone</keyword> usage in India, even by government authorities, is hardly prevalent. At most it's being used for<a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-govt-plans-to-use-drones-for-spatial-survey-across-maharashtra-2635229"> spatial surveys</a> and<a href="https://factordaily.com/drones-for-precision-agriculture-in-india/"> precision agriculture</a>. Urban flooding, a paradigm that India is still grappling with, could find real relief in such a measure. In the past, underwater expressways and submerged low-rise buildings have proven<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/chennai-floods-was-the-largest-rescue-operation-ever-by-ndrf-op-singh-dg/articleshow/50390863.cms"> hard to spot</a> in muddy waters. 3. Pump-di-bump Too much of good thing can prove to be bad. An abundant water supply is a boon for agriculture, and on the other hand floods have the potential to wreck in, an otherwise, fruitful season. During the cave rescue, it was India's very own <keyword id="123991" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kirloskar-Brothers">Kirloskar Brothers</keyword>' Limited (KBL) who provided the<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/how-an-indian-firm-helped-thailand-rescue-12-boys-trapped-in-a-flooded-cave/finally-hooyah/slideshow/64944153.cms"> know-how</a> to go with the dewatering pumps. On the recommendation of the Indian Embassy in <keyword id="3739" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Thailand">Thailand</keyword>, the company even had four high capacity specialised Autoprime pumps in place to be picked up from Maharashtra if the need arose. This measure, and others which are similar, are already being implemented in few areas in India. For example, Grundfos India<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Grundfos-mobile-pumping-station-used-in-Chennai-to-pump-out-flood-water/articleshow/50140951.cms"> provides</a> the Chennai City Corporation with mobile pumping stations that are specifically designed for floods. Even Mumbai<a href="http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-rains-crores-spent-on-procurrement-of-pumps-flowed-into-the-floods/1128756"> spends</a> crores on pumps to dewater the city. 4. Calling Houston The devices that were originally used to contact the missing football team weren't new-age, but actually 20-years old. Issued by Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation, these HeyPhones can<a href="https://hub.packtpub.com/the-tech-supporting-the-thai-cave-rescue-mission/"> operate</a> on such a low frequency that those waves can pass through thick rock walls. More than that, the Thai rescue team also got in touch with Maxtech Networks, an Israeli communication company. These guys provided 19 special handheld devices that could<a href="https://www.jewishnews.net.au/israeli-tech-aids-thai-cave-rescue/79552"> boost</a> the power of the default radio by 20 times. The system works on a 'daisy chain' mechanism that hops voice, video and data from one device to the next. One of the main obstacles that have to be overcome in emergency disasters is communication. Regardless of whether it is <keyword id="44522" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Uttarakhand">Uttarakhand</keyword> or <keyword id="6358126" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Himachal-Pradesh">Himachal Pradesh</keyword>, the gigantic spans of the mountains makes communication a hurdle. Even in 2014, the<a href="http://www.rediff.com/news/report/kashmir-flooded-with-woes-landslides-no-connectivity-communication-hit/20140909.htm"> Kashmir</a> valley was faced with no connectivity and isolation from the outside world when the floods hit. Floods are not a new phenomenon in India and the headline has, too often, been that poor preparedness is what caused of the disaster. Integrating some tech, making information more public and having some sort of integrated system in place are only the most basic of requirements.

Here's what India can learn from the Thailand cave rescue

Water level in all the major and minor rivers and tributaries in <keyword id="17605" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jammu-and-kashmir" source="Orion">Jammu and Kashmir</keyword> rose sharply on Wednesday due to incessant rainfall during the last 48 hours as authorities closed schools in six districts to avoid any mishap. Water level in the <keyword id="2113355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tawi-river" source="Orion">Tawi River</keyword> in Jammu division, Jhelum, Sindh stream, Lidder, Doodhganga, Rambiyari, Vishow, Sukhna, Ferozepora and Pohru streams in Kashmir rose sharply during the last 24 hours as the authorities set up helplines for the general public. Facing an unprecedented dry spell during the last three months, rain was welcomed by the people in the Valley till it started threatening areas with flood and inundation. Low-lying areas in Srinagar city are already facing water logging while sloppy mountainsides in the rest of the Valley are threatened by flash floods, mudslides, etc. Both Srinagar-Jammu and the Mughal Road that connect Kashmir with the Jammu division are closed due to landslides and shooting stones. The Meteorological (MeT) department has forecast a decrease in rainfall intensity as the day progresses. "Significant improvement from today's forenoon. From June 23rd onwards, there is no forecast of any major rainfall till next one week. "Warning: Due to continuous rain since the last few days, landslide, flash flood has occurred at many vulnerable places, mainly in hilly areas. People are once again advised to travel on Srinagar-Jammu, Mughal Road, etc., only after confirming the Road Status from Traffic Police. Avoid going/working near Sloppy Nallas as Flash Flood often occurs suddenly,", the MeT office advisory said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/it-cities-have-the-least-number-of-vacant-office-spaces-whereas-metros-like-delhi-and-mumbai-have-the-most/articleshow/92363232.cms">IT cities have the least number of vacant office spaces whereas metros like Delhi and Mumbai have the most</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/bijnoor-man-finishes-his-second-intermediate-after-50-years-hopes-to-become-a-pharmacist/articleshow/92377594.cms">Bijnoor man finishes his second intermediate after 50 years; hopes to become a pharmacist</a>

J&K rivers and tributaries swell up as it rains continuously for the last 48 hours

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/44802412.cms" /> The ongoing <keyword id="107481" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="cross-border">cross border</keyword> tension between <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> and <keyword id="3001" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pakistan">Pakistan</keyword> in <keyword id="6354495" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kashmir">Kashmir</keyword> has disrupted the trade in the valley and their counterparts in Pakistan. 
	 
	“As far as the cross border trade is concerned, it has totally come to a standstill. In general, the trade got severely affected because of the floods and the traders suffered a substantial loss. We cannot quote a figure because we still do not know the magnitude of the loss,” Rakesh Gupta, president of Jammu Chamber of Commerce told BI India. 
	 
	He added that the trading communities in both the countries have not exchanged any communication because of the ongoing tension. 
	“Nothing was practically done even before to address the absence of a proper banking system on both the sides of the LOC. In the present scenario, we cannot expect anything to even move an inch because the armies from both the ends are trading fires at each other,” noted Gupta. 
	 
	The facilities provided to the traders were also withdrawn because of the cross border firing. Commenting on the issue, Ajay Sahai, director general and CEO of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that it has been working closely with the government and the industry bodies in Pakistan to enhance the trade relations between the two countries. 
	 
	“This kind of tension discourages those who are new in the business. But what is worse is the fact that the border tension has postponed the number of talks that were lined up between the governments for better facilitation of trade. The future has been put on the back burner,” noted Sahai. 
	 
	On being questioned on the measures taken by the apex body of the exporters, Sahai told BI India that the government knows best in the present situation. 
	 
	Last month, the association had, in fact, facilitated an exhibition for Karachi Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, which had seen massive participation from Pakistan’s traders. “We are planning a trade fair in Pakistan in February or March next year and are expecting 75 to 100 participants,” Sahai added. 
	 
	Apart from the border tension, the recent flash flood in the state has also disrupted the cross border trade between the two countries. Gupta averred that due to the flash floods, the payment system in the valley has come to a halt. “Everything was destroyed in the floods. Also, the sales in the main markets in the state are also negligible. People are purchasing bare minimum necessities,” stated Gupta. 
	 
	According to the statistics by ministry of commerce and industry, the total export to Pakistan in 2013-14 was $2,274.26 million, registering a growth of over 10% over $2,064.79 million. The exports to Pakistan make up less than 1% of the total exports of the country. 
	 
	On the other hand, the imports from Pakistan were only $426.88 million in FY 14, posting a decline by 21.22% over $541.87 million in FY 13. The import from Pakistan comprised a negligible amount of the total imports of India. 
	 
	India exports cotton, soya oil meal, vegetables, tomatoes and tea to Pakistan through rail and road routes. A total of 21 items which includes 
	fruits, vegetables, dry fruits, spices, fabric, carpets and many others are allowed to be traded across the LOC. 
	 
	The total trade between India and Pakistan has grown by 3.62% from $2,606.66 million in 2012-13 to $2,701.15 million in 2013-14. 
	 
	Image: Indiatimes.com

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