Leh, Sept. 3 -- As North India continues to experience heavy rainfall, the IMD Director for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Sonam Lotus, stated that Eastern Ladakh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for 48 to 72 hours.

"Continuous rain has been occurring in Eastern Ladakh for approximately 48 to 72 hours. Intermittent rain is also happening in Leh," Lotus told ANI.

Further, giving the status of the situation on the ground, Lotus said that the intensity of the rain is expected to remain higher in various regions of the union territory, such as in Central Ladakh, Leh and Kargil, on Wednesday.

"Tonight, the intensity of rain is expected to be higher in Central Ladakh, Leh, and Kargil areas," Lotus added.

However, Lotus said that th...