Monsoon Fury Triggers Floods and Rain Alerts Across India

The southwest monsoon continues to intensify across India, bringing widespread rainfall that has severely affected normal life in several states. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and parts of Northeast India are witnessing heavy downpours, leading to flooding, waterlogging, and rising river levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for several districts while urging residents to remain cautious.

Gujarat remains among the worst-affected states. Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Ahmedabad, Surat, and several other cities, while low-lying areas have been submerged. In Umargam taluka of South Gujarat, nearly 43 inches of rainfall was recorded within just 16 hours, creating flood-like conditions across the region. Rescue teams and local authorities are working to evacuate residents and restore essential services. Heavy rainfall alerts remain in force for 11 districts.

In Uttar Pradesh, continuous rainfall over the past several days has pushed major rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, above normal levels. Flood risks have increased in several districts, and authorities are closely monitoring riverbank areas. Rainfall warnings have been issued for 54 districts across the state.

Bihar is also experiencing intense monsoon activity. Heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for 19 districts, including Patna, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Saran, Vaishali, and Siwan. Lightning strikes claimed four lives in separate incidents in Aurangabad and Buxar on Thursday. Officials have advised residents to avoid open areas during thunderstorms.

In Madhya Pradesh, the monsoon has regained strength. Heavy rainfall is expected in Sheopur, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Alirajpur, and Panna, where up to four inches of rain may fall within 24 hours. Light to moderate rainfall is also forecast for Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and several other districts.

Rajasthan continues to witness widespread rainfall. Red alerts have been issued for Banswara and Dungarpur, while orange alerts remain in effect for nine districts. Heavy showers have already impacted Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Pali, and Bhilwara, causing waterlogging and disrupting transportation.

Flood conditions continue in Assam, where more than six lakh people remain affected. Relief operations are ongoing in multiple districts as authorities work to provide assistance to affected communities.

The weather department has also forecast heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, western Rajasthan, and parts of Madhya Pradesh. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected in Chhattisgarh and eastern Rajasthan.

No significant weather warning has been issued for Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Marathwada, Central Maharashtra, East Uttar Pradesh, or West Bengal at present.

For July 26, yellow alerts have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Central Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim, and West Bengal. Lightning warnings remain in effect for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and Karnataka, while strong winds are expected over Karnataka, Telangana, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.