This year’s monsoon has battered large parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and other states, leaving behind extensive damage. Floods and landslides have claimed lives, destroyed infrastructure, and forced authorities to remain on high alert as fresh spells of heavy rain continue.

In the national capital, heavy rainfall in August and earlier this month submerged low-lying areas, disrupting daily life. Gurugram faced severe flooding, with videos showing cars stranded on waterlogged roads. In Delhi, areas around the Red Fort were left under waist-deep water, prompting road closures. The Yamuna River crossed the danger mark multiple times, raising concerns of further flooding.

Persistent rainfall in Mumbai led to severe waterlogging, affecting roads and subways, and causing a monorail breakdown last month. Hyderabad also witnessed heavy weekend rain, with streets flooded and two men reported missing in separate incidents.

West Sikkim’s Gaygin District experienced a landslide yesterday, washing away part of a mountain. Fortunately, the debris fell into a river, avoiding damage to infrastructure. However, one person lost their life in a separate landslide the same day, along with four cows. Earlier, four people had died in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.

Himachal Pradesh: Floods and landslides

Heavy rains battered Himachal Pradesh, causing floods and landslides in multiple districts. In Mandi, the Sauli Khad river overflowed, submerging the Dharampur bus depot and sweeping away vehicles. Evacuation continued through the night, with no deaths reported so far, said DSP Sanjeev Sood.

In Shimla, a massive landslide blocked a major road, trapping vehicles. Adventure sports in Kullu have been suspended until September 30 due to flash flood risks. At least three people were killed in a landslide in Nihri, Mandi, where debris from a cliff collapsed onto a house.

Since June 20, 409 people have died in rain-related incidents and road accidents in Himachal Pradesh, with 41 missing. The state has suffered Rs 4,504 crore in losses so far.

Jharkhand: Roads weaken under waterlogging

In Ranchi, heavy rain caused severe waterlogging. Under the Kanta Toli flyover, stagnant water weakened the ground, causing a Scorpio N vehicle to sink partially. The driver was rescued safely, though the vehicle was damaged.

Uttarakhand: Bridge collapses, cloudburst hits

Heavy overnight rain in Uttarakhand submerged roads, damaged houses and shops, and washed away a bridge. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said, “Damage has been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, and also from Mussoorie. Two to three people are said to be missing in Dehradun. A death has been reported from Mussoorie and is being verified.”

Later, he confirmed four deaths in the state. A cloudburst in Karligad, Sahastradhara, prompted rescue operations, with teams from SDRF, NDRF, and PWD shifting residents to safer locations.

In Dehradun, part of a bridge on the Dehradun-Vikasnagar Highway collapsed. A youth trapped in the Tons River clung to an electricity pole but was rescued by NDRF and police teams. Schools from Class 1 to 12 were closed due to heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on X, “I pray to God for everyone's safety.”

Jammu and Kashmir: Roads, houses damaged

In Rajouri district, the Kotranka-Khawas road suffered extensive damage, remaining closed for 15 days and affecting students and patients. Land subsidence damaged at least seven houses, with one two-storey house shifting 50 meters from its original site. Residents have been evacuated and essential supplies provided, said ADC Dilmir Choudhary.

In Poonch, nearly 400 residents of Kalaban village were moved to temporary shelters after homes developed cracks from continuous rainfall.