Heavy monsoon rain affected several parts of India on Wednesday and Thursday. Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir faced severe weather. Floods, landslides, and waterlogging disrupted normal life. Rescue teams reached affected areas quickly. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department warned of more rainfall in the coming day
Delhi witnessed heavy waterlogging in many areas, including Sadar Bazar, Greater Kailash, and Badarpur. Traffic slowed on Ring Road, NH-48, and Outer Ring Road. Gurugram also reported flooded roads and long traffic jams. However, major flooding points like Minto Bridge remained clear. Civic teams removed fallen trees and handled power-related complaints.
Heavy monsoon rain causes floods, landslides, transport disruption, and rescue operations across several Indian states.
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Maharashtra and Gujarat also suffered from heavy monsoon rain. Mumbai recorded fresh downpours that delayed local trains and affected commuters. In Pimpri Chinchwad, rescue teams searched for people trapped after a garbage mound collapsed. Surat remained flooded, forcing authorities to evacuate thousands of residents. Officials also distributed food and essential supplies to stranded families.
Kerala and Uttarakhand faced landslides after continuous rainfall. Rescue teams searched for missing workers in Kerala’s Wayanad district despite difficult weather. Jammu and Kashmir reported flash floods in Doda district. Rajasthan also received intense rainfall. Therefore, the IMD issued fresh alerts for several regions. Authorities asked people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay updated through official advisories.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation with several chief ministers. The Centre assured full support for rescue and relief efforts. Heavy monsoon rain is likely to continue across many states. Therefore, officials remain on high alert. Citizens should follow weather warnings, avoid flooded areas, and cooperate with emergency teams.