New Delhi: Heavy rain is expected to persist across northern India and other regions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for several states. Major metro cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, which received fresh rain on Saturday morning, are anticipated to experience further showers.
The active southwest monsoon has led to substantial rainfall on the western coast, in the western Himalayan region, and across various parts of central India. The IMD has issued an orange alert for states including Odisha, coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahé, central Maharashtra, Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch, Konkan and Goa, as well as northeastern states such as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. These areas are expected to experience heavy rain between July 13 and 14.
In northern India, states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and eastern Rajasthan are forecasted to receive varying amounts of rain in the coming days. The past 24 hours have already seen significant rainfall across many regions of the country.
In Delhi, the rain provided some relief from the oppressive humidity and further lowered temperatures. Showers are expected to continue throughout the National Capital Region.
Himachal Pradesh has experienced ongoing rainfall, leading to the closure of 15 roads—eight in Mandi, four in Shimla, and three in Kangra district. Additionally, 47 transformers were disrupted, as reported by the state emergency operations center. The state has issued a yellow alert due to the potential for thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations until July 19.
In Bihar, rising river levels following heavy rainfall have prompted the state government to instruct district administrations to stay vigilant. The officials are preparing to address potential challenges if water levels continue to increase. Several rivers have overflowed, affecting low-lying areas, with particularly severe conditions reported in East Champaran, Gopalganj, and West Champaran districts.
Assam's flood situation remains severe, with seven deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Over 12 lakh people in 24 districts have been impacted as the Brahmaputra and three other major rivers are flowing above danger levels. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated that the overall situation is improving, with waters receding in many areas.
In Uttar Pradesh, floods have affected more than 700 villages, with rivers continuing to exceed danger levels. The state has reported at least 11 deaths from rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, including six drownings and fatalities caused by lightning and snakebites.
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