Torrential rains have triggered dangerous flash floods across Saudi Arabia, leaving streets submerged and traffic disrupted.


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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts of widespread rainfall across the country over the coming days, driven by multiple active monsoon systems.



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Pakistan is grappling with deadly floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains, leaving large swathes of the country submerged.
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Pakistan is grappling with deadly floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains, leaving large swathes of the country submerged. As rivers overflow and infrastructure collapses, authorities have issued exceptionally high flood alerts across multiple provinces. The death toll continues to rise, with dozens reported dead and thousands displaced. Emergency services are overwhelmed, with entire villages cut off and crops destroyed. The government has called for urgent relief efforts as weather forecasts warn of more rainfall ahead, threatening to deepen the humanitarian crisis.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for multiple states, including Delhi and Mumbai. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected till August 27, with cloudy skies and thundershowers predicted. Check the latest forecast, alerts, and air quality details.

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Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan, killing at least 300 people. Rescuers are battling debris and ongoing rainfall to recover bodies and deliver aid to affected districts. Watch to know more on this!

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The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai due to heavy rains on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with predictions suggesting the rainfall intensity will decrease starting Thursday, August 21, 2025.


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Mumbai faces floods as its drainage system lags behind heavy rains, sea rise, encroachments, and poor planning. Despite big projects like BRIMSTOWAD, drainage fails due to outdated networks and lack of coordination, etc. Know more below.

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Torrential rains in parts of India's western Maharashtra state brought widespread destruction and triggered waterlogging and floods on Tuesday (August 19), killing at least four, official said.

While India's financial capital witnessed heavy waterlogging, swollen Godavari river brought a deluge, which destroyed houses and pushed people on the roads in Nanded district.

India's weather office has issued alerts of flooding and heavy rains in the 24 hours for several coastal districts in the western state.

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Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan, killing at least 300 people. Rescuers are battling debris and ongoing rainfall to recover bodies and deliver aid to affected districts. Watch to know more on this!


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Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging on streets and major traffic disruptions. Commuters faced difficulties as roads turned into virtual rivers, and several flights were delayed or diverted due to adverse weather conditions.


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A cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga River on Tuesday (Aug 5) caused a sudden flash floods in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. The strong flow of water destroyed all the homes, hotels and shops, which comes in its path. At least four people lost their lives and many more are still missing. During the ongoing rescue efforts, a video has been surfaced out on social media, showing two men narrowly escaping the floods just moments after their villages gets hit by the running water and mud. In the viral video, both men are seen struggling to move as muddy water and rocks rush down towards Dharali village.&nbsp;&nbsp;Around 20 to 25 hotels, restaurants and homestays were washed away in the flash floods. One of the men in the video is seen trying to run ahead of the floodwater to save himself, while the other one is stuck in thick mud and debris.&nbsp;&nbsp;The man tries to get up but slips and falls again due to the slippery ground. There is no one nearby to help them and this incident also caused panic in the nearby villages and areas.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A man crawls through the mud. Another runs as voices scream, “Bhago! Bhago!” Panic. Desperation. Survival. 20 lives reportedly lost in the Tharali, Uttarkashi floods. Many still missing. Praying for strength to those who made it, And peace to those who didn’t. 💔… <a href="https://t.co/bccZ1PPQb4">pic.twitter.com/bccZ1PPQb4</a>&mdash; Yash Tiwari (@DrYashTiwari) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrYashTiwari/status/1952698287653290453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, said that he is regularly talking with top officials and closely monitoring the situation.&nbsp;"The news of heavy losses due to cloudburst in Dharali (Uttarkashi) area is extremely sad and painful. SDRF, NDRF, district administration and other related teams are engaged on war footing in relief and rescue operations," he said in a post on X.&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to the Chief Minister and said that the rescue teams are doing everything possible to help those affected.&nbsp;"I express my condolences to the people affected by this tragedy in Dharali, Uttarkashi. Along with this, I pray for the well-being of all the victims. I have spoken to Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami ji and obtained information about the situation. Under the supervision of the state government, relief and rescue teams are engaged in every possible effort. No stone is being left unturned in providing assistance to the people," the PM tweeted.&nbsp;According to reports, an Army team from Harsil village has been sent to help in Dharali village with rescue efforts. A 16-member team from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), based at Matli, also reached the village, officials confirmed.

A powerful cloudburst triggered a devastating landslide in Dharali village of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on Tuesday (Aug 5), killing at least four people.

A cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga River on Tuesday (Aug 5) caused a sudden flash floods in Dharali village, located in Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. The strong flow of water destroyed all the homes, hotels and shops, which comes in its path. At least four people lost their lives and many more are still missing. During the ongoing rescue efforts, a video has been surfaced out on social media, showing two men narrowly escaping the floods just moments after their villages gets hit by the running water and mud. In the viral video, both men are seen struggling to move as muddy water and rocks rush down towards Dharali village. Around 20 to 25 hotels, restaurants and homestays were washed away in the flash floods. One of the men in the video is seen trying to run ahead of the floodwater to save himself, while the other one is stuck in thick mud and debris. The man tries to get up but slips and falls again due to the slippery ground. There is no one nearby to help them and this incident also caused panic in the nearby villages and areas.

A powerful cloudburst triggered a devastating landslide in Dharali village of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on Tuesday (Aug 5), killing at least four people.

WATCH | Uttarkashi cloudburst: Two men try to escape flash floods as cloudbursts hit Uttarakhand village

A devastating flash flood triggered by heavy rain hit the Jail Road of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi town in the early hours of Tuesday. It claimed at least two lives; two have been reported missing and caused extensive damage to houses and vehicles. Additionally, the Chandigarh-Manali highway also got blocked due to multiple landslides triggered by the heavy rains.&nbsp;Mandi DC Apoorv Devgan told news agency ANI, “The stretch of jail road has been affected by heavy rain. 3 people have died in the area near Jail Road. One woman is missing. The search operation by the police, NDRF and Home Guard teams is underway. The roads are also being cleared...Many vehicles have been piled up near the hospital. Casualties have been reported, along with that, many houses have been damaged...We have set up a relief camp in Vipasha Sadan. Officials from the electricity, PWD, Jal Shakti, and other departments are working together to provide relief.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mandi, Himachal Pradesh | Mandi DC Apoorv Devgan says, &quot;...The stretch of jail road has been affected by heavy rain. 3 people have died in the area near Jail Road. One woman is missing. The search operation by the police, NDRF and Home Guard teams is underway. The roads… <a href="https://t.co/C6eVB8KDiE">pic.twitter.com/C6eVB8KDiE</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1950040117776654462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier, additional Deputy Commissioner Rohit Rathour of Mandi told news agency ANI, “Due to heavy rain around 4 am, there have been reports of a lot of damage... Two people have died, and two people are reported missing.”<h3>Jai Ram Thakur visits Jail Road</h3>According to a report by TOI, the Mandi administration swiftly initiated a search and rescue operation. Officials confirmed that a missing person is suspected to be trapped under the debris of the flash flood, which is believed to be caused by a cloudburst. However, the victims were yet to be identified.&nbsp;The floodwater surged into several houses situated near a stream while residents were asleep. The flash flood badly damaged and swept away several vehicles, which were parked along the Jail Road. It also blocked the road nearby its regional hospital in the town.&nbsp;Along with the flood in the Mandi Bus Terminus, multiple landslides were also reported from different parts of the town, including near the Victoria Bridge and the DAV school. Additionally, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur visited the Jail Road and met the affected people of the town. He assured the people that he was personally monitoring the situation and directed the local administration to expedite the search, rescue, and relief operations.

Two people have lost their lives, and two others have been reported missing after heavy rainfall lashed the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Tuesday. The flash floods caused extensive damage to the city and triggered a flood-like situation across the region.

A devastating flash flood triggered by heavy rain hit the Jail Road of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi town in the early hours of Tuesday. It claimed at least two lives; two have been reported missing and caused extensive damage to houses and vehicles. Additionally, the Chandigarh-Manali highway also got blocked due to multiple landslides triggered by the heavy rains. Mandi DC Apoorv Devgan told news agency ANI, “The stretch of jail road has been affected by heavy rain. 3 people have died in the area near Jail Road. One woman is missing. The search operation by the police, NDRF and Home Guard teams is underway. The roads are also being cleared...Many vehicles have been piled up near the hospital. Casualties have been reported, along with that, many houses have been damaged...We have set up a relief camp in Vipasha Sadan. Officials from the electricity, PWD, Jal Shakti, and other departments are working together to provide relief.”

Three people have lost their lives, and two others have been reported missing after heavy rainfall lashed the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Tuesday. The flash floods caused extensive damage to the city and triggered a flood-like situation across the region.

‘Deadly Downpour’: Three dead, one missing after flash flood wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

More than 200 people have died in Pakistan, including nearly 100 children, since the onset of the monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Referring to the official data, Geo TV confirmed 123 total deaths in Pakistan's Punjab, followed by 40 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 1 in Islamabad, and 1 in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Several factors were cited for the death of reason during the monsoon. At least 118 people lost their lives due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides. In addition, rains have injured more than 560 people, including 182 children, Geo TV reported.&nbsp;As per the report, Rawalpindi witnessed flash floods that swept through homes, streets, and markets, submerging entire neighbourhoods. Floods also prompted the water level to rise dangerously, resulting in some areas reaching rooftops, forcing residents to leave their belongings behind and flee.&nbsp;Additionally, Faisalabad has also experienced major damage, resulting in 11 deaths and 60 injuries in 33 incidents over just two days. Most of the casualties took place due to the collapse of weakened structures.<h3>Pakistan's Punjab witnesses major infrastructure damage</h3>Pakistan's Punjab also saw landslides triggered by heavy rainfall that destroyed infrastructure. At least 32 roads in Chakwal were washed away after more than 450 mm of rainfall, Geo TV reported. Along with infrastructure damage, communication links also got affected, and the power supply is yet to be restored in multiple areas of the cities.&nbsp;A recent report by UN News confirmed fears of glacier lake outburst floods in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions. UN News highlighted how these floods show the potential vulnerability of Pakistan to climate disaster.&nbsp;In 2022, over 1,700 people died and millions were displaced due to monsoon floods. It had also resulted in economic damage costing around USD 40 billion.&nbsp;(With ANI inputs)

At least 118 people died due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides.

More than 200 people have died in Pakistan, including nearly 100 children, since the onset of the monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Referring to the official data, Geo TV confirmed 123 total deaths in Pakistan's Punjab, followed by 40 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 21 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 1 in Islamabad, and 1 in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Several factors were cited for the death of reason during the monsoon. At least 118 people lost their lives due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides. In addition, rains have injured more than 560 people, including 182 children, Geo TV reported. As per the report, Rawalpindi witnessed flash floods that swept through homes, streets, and markets, submerging entire neighbourhoods. Floods also prompted the water level to rise dangerously, resulting in some areas reaching rooftops, forcing residents to leave their belongings behind and flee. Additionally, Faisalabad has also experienced major damage, resulting in 11 deaths and 60 injuries in 33 incidents over just two days. Most of the casualties took place due to the collapse of weakened structures. Pakistan's Punjab witnesses major infrastructure damage Pakistan's Punjab also saw landslides triggered by heavy rainfall that destroyed infrastructure. At least 32 roads in Chakwal were washed away after more than 450 mm of rainfall, Geo TV reported. Along with infrastructure damage, communication links also got affected, and the power supply is yet to be restored in multiple areas of the cities. A recent report by UN News confirmed fears of glacier lake outburst floods in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions. UN News highlighted how these floods show the potential vulnerability of Pakistan to climate disaster. In 2022, over 1,700 people died and millions were displaced due to monsoon floods. It had also resulted in economic damage costing around USD 40 billion. (With ANI inputs)

At least 118 people died due to the collapse of houses, and 30 due to flash floods, while others lost their lives to drowning, electrocution, lightning strikes, and landslides.

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