India Monsoon Floods Disrupt Delhi, Uttarakhand and 15 States
The India Meteorological Department issued heavy‑rain alerts for 15‑16 states as the monsoon intensified, prompting warnings of flash floods, landslides and river over‑flows. In Delhi‑NCR the capital recorded 127 mm of rain between Aug 1‑7, the wettest first week of August since 2011, causing widespread water‑logging and traffic jams.
In Uttarakhand, the Ganga at Rishikesh rose above its warning level and more than 132 roads—including four national highways—were blocked by landslides and debris. Landslides cut off about 40 villages, and the state reported no immediate disaster‑related deaths but continued evacuations along riverbanks. The flood death toll across India reached 97, with roughly 168,000 people displaced and 133 relief camps set up.
Himachal Pradesh placed an orange alert on Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts, while Kerala shut schools in eight districts due to heavy rain. Across the country, authorities urged residents to avoid riverbanks, stay alert for thunderstorms, and follow local advisories.
Entities: Dehradun · Delhi · Ganga River · Himachal Pradesh · India Meteorological Department · Kerala · Rishikesh · State Disaster Response Force · State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) · Uttarakhand · Uttarakhand (state, India)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ganga River at Rishikesh rose above its warning mark. (ANI)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Himachal Pradesh issued an orange alert for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts. (ANI)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The India Meteorological Department issued heavy‑rain alerts for 16 states. (IMD)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eight districts in Kerala closed schools due to heavy rain. (Kerala Education Department)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 132 roads, including four national highways, were blocked in Uttarakhand due to landslides and debris. (Uttarakhand State Government)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The flood death toll in India reached 97, with about 168,000 people displaced. (Indian Government)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Landslides cut off about 40 villages in Uttarakhand. (Uttarakhand Disaster Management)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Delhi recorded 127 mm of rain in the first week of August, the wettest such period since 2011. (IMD)