Continuous monsoon rainfall has disrupted normal life across several states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi, despite the southwest monsoon covering the entire country. Highways have been closed, schools have been shut in several districts, and the India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for multiple states.
Persistent rainfall has triggered multiple landslides across hilly regions of Uttarakhand. On the Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti in Uttarkashi district, heavy debris and rocks blocked the road completely, leaving a large number of pilgrims travelling to Yamunotri Dham stranded. Traffic was also disrupted at several locations along the Gangotri Highway due to landslides.
The Adi Kailash route in Pithoragarh district has also been closed after falling rocks blocked the road, affecting local residents and travellers. Administrative authorities and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) teams are engaged in clearing debris to restore traffic at the earliest. Schools have also been closed in several districts of Uttarakhand in view of the heavy rainfall.
Several districts of Uttar Pradesh recorded heavy rainfall on Thursday. Reports said 10 people died in separate incidents. In Bulandshahr, two members of the same family were killed after an old wall collapsed. In Hardoi, two sisters were swept away by the b current of a river. The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rainfall and thunderstorm alerts for several districts in the state. Authorities have ordered the closure of schools up to Class 12 in multiple districts due to adverse weather conditions.
In Rajasthan's Dholpur, continuous rainfall caused a house to collapse, trapping several people under the debris. In the Kishangarh area of Ajmer, another family was affected after a mud house collapsed. Heavy rainfall has also disrupted railway services in the state, with several trains cancelled and others operating behind schedule.
In the national capital, Delhi, rainfall led to waterlogging in several areas, resulting in traffic congestion. Incidents of trees falling were also reported during the downpour. According to the India Meteorological Department, various parts of the capital recorded rainfall well above normal during the past 24 hours.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the southwest monsoon has covered the entire country faster than the normal schedule this year. While the monsoon usually takes about 38 days to cover India, it reached the entire country in approximately 36 days this season.
Meteorologists said monsoon activity could weaken over the next two to three days. One of the reasons cited is Super Typhoon "Bavi" over the Pacific Ocean, which could affect the development of new weather systems over the Bay of Bengal. If a new low-pressure system does not form, rainfall activity may remain weak across several parts of the country for about a week.
However, rainfall is expected to continue over the next few days in Uttarakhand, northeastern India, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department has issued red, orange and yellow alerts for several states and advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Continuous rainfall has led to landslides in hill states, waterlogging in the plains, and swollen rivers and streams. Administrative authorities are carrying out relief and rescue operations while maintaining continuous monitoring of sensitive areas. Monitoring weather conditions in the coming days remains important for both residents and travellers.
