India's monsoon crisis has intensified after two cloudbursts struck Jammu and Kashmir within hours, triggering flash floods and damaging homes, shops, schools, and commercial establishments.

The first cloudburst hit the Chhatru area of Kishtwar district, while another struck Pahalipora village in Doda district, sending torrents of water and mud through residential areas. Emergency teams, including the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and district authorities, launched rescue operations and safely evacuated residents. Authorities have reported no casualties so far, while damage assessments continue.

The latest incidents come as devastating floods continue across several Indian states. Assam remains the worst-affected state, with at least 82 flood-related deaths, while Odisha, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh are also grappling with heavy rainfall and widespread flooding.

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Authorities said the family has suffered considerable property damage, and relief measures are expected to be provided after the assessment is completed. Additionally, restoration work is underway to clear the debris.

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Coast Guard teams have launched round-the-clock humanitarian help and search-and-rescue operations in some of the worst-hit areas in cooperation with the state disaster response agencies, local authorities and the civil administration.

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Typhoon Bavi continues to unleash destruction across East Asia, battering Japan's southern islands with powerful winds, torrential rain, and massive waves before heading toward China's Zhejiang province. The storm has forced widespread evacuations in Taiwan and China, disrupted flights and ferry services, and left thousands without electricity. In the Philippines, deadly landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have claimed lives, while weather agencies continue to warn of flooding, storm surges, and destructive winds across the region. Authorities remain on high alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches the Chinese coast.

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Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to receive widespread rainfall from March 21 to 24, with isolated areas likely to see heavy to very heavy rainfall on March 21. Parts of Gangetic West Bengal may also experience thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching up to 80 kmph.

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Areas including Colaba, Byculla, Lower Parel and Dadar experienced a monsoon-like situation for nearly half an hour. A fall in visibility was reported along major stretches, including the Coastal Road and the Eastern Freeway, soon after the rain clouds hovered over the city.

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Rainfall of more than 100 millimetres is expected across Sri Lanka, with northeastern areas likely to receive up to 250 millimetres on Thursday. The weather-related toll this week is the worst since June last year, when 26 people died in heavy rains.

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The heavy rain has affected 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, including the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia. The region is experiencing 335mm in a single day, marking it as the heaviest rainfall in 300 years.

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A video of flooding has also surfaced on the social media platform X showing high-speed water rushing through the streets of the village. A few of the vehicles parked on the street of the village have been partially submerged in the flood.

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Several videos and images showing severe waterlogging and flooded Durga Puja pandals circulated widely on social media. Meanwhile, four people lost their lives due to electrocution amid heavy rain in a tragic development.

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Following the rain, cars were seen submerged and buildings flooded along Bela Road in the Civil Lines area of Delhi. After the flooding of the Yamuna River, parts of the Kashmere Gate also went underwater.

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Floods swept through a suburb of Yemen's southern city of Aden in what is believed to be the worst natural disaster the area has seen in years. Visuals have captured the scale of devastation Aden is witnessing right now. People are seen working tirelessly to clear the debris from their homes and secure their remaining belongings.


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Heavy Rain in India: Widespread monsoon activity sweeping across large parts of India today. From light showers in Delhi to red alerts in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Much of the country is on rain watch, with the India meteorological department issuing multiple alerts.


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Heavy rain triggered waterlogging in several parts of Delhi-NCR on Sunday, disrupting road transport and affecting flight operations. In the meantime, the IMD forecasted more rainfall in the national capital region. 

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Delhi Rain: Multiple visuals of the flooded road and market surfaced on the Internet after heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms lashed several parts of the national capital. 

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The IMD also predicted light to moderate rainfall along with light thunderstorms and lightning (30-40 Km/h gusty winds) is expected to continue at the entire Delhi and NCR during the next 2 hours.   

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The covers are on at Edgbaston, with the rain showing no signs of stopping.

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Normal life in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted after continuous monsoon rainfall, resulting in closures of 129 roads across the state due to landslides. 


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The early monsoon has not only been witnessed in Kerala, but it has also advanced to the Lakshadweep area, the south Arabian Sea, parts of the west-central and east-central Arabian Sea, and some parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra. 

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The IMD also indicated that, other than Delhi, weather conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance into more parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Previously, the monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 28 last year, June 25 in 2023, June 30 in 2022, and July 13 in 2021.

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Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Bengaluru, causing severe disruptions across the city. Poor visibility has led to multiple flight diversions, while torrential downpours have resulted in tragic incidents, including the death of a three-year-old. Watch this report for more updates!

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