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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India's monsoon emergency continues to intensify as devastating floods wreak havoc across multiple states, with Assam remaining the worst affected. The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 78, while more than 3 lakh people across seven districts continue to battle rising waters, damaged homes, and widespread destruction. Over 550 villages remain submerged, and more than 21,500 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, severely impacting livelihoods. Relief and rescue operations are underway as authorities distribute food, clothing, and essential supplies to affected communities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the flood situation with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and assured all possible assistance from the central government. An inter-ministerial team has also completed its assessment of flood damage in Upper Assam.

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The death toll in Assam's floods has climbed to 78 after three more fatalities were reported, while more than 3 lakh people remain affected across seven districts. Urban flooding continues to disrupt Guwahati as the state govt dispatched relief materials and assistance to flood-hit families.

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India is witnessing its weakest monsoon start in nearly 24 years, with a widening rainfall deficit raising concerns over drought, reduced kharif sowing and the impact on agriculture and food production.

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Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and East Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has also forecast gusty winds with speeds of 40-60 kmph at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir.

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India's monsoon continues to impact several states with heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides. A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir triggered flooding in Pahalgam, while landslides blocked key highways in Uttarakhand. Rescue operations are ongoing in Kerala, and the IMD has forecast more heavy rainfall across multiple regions. Here's the latest India weather and monsoon update.

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Monsoon 2026 shows below-normal rains, delayed onset and extreme variability, highlighting a more erratic and climate-change-influenced monsoon pattern in India.

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Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning are set to continue across several parts of India as the monsoon advances. However, heatwave conditions are likely to persist in Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

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India's monsoon is far more than a weather event. It shapes agriculture, prices, water resources and economic activity, making seasonal rainfall a closely watched indicator across the country.

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The southwest monsoon has reached Maharashtra and intensified rainfall across western India. Kerala is under red alert for heavy rain. Scroll down to check monsoon date for Delhi.

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The monsoon has officially arrived in India, bringing rain to Kerala and parts of the South while setting the stage for its northward march. With forecasts for Delhi, Maharashtra and the Northeast now in focus, the 2026 rainy season is officially underway. When will monsoon reach you? 

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India monsoon and rain update: Rains, thunderstorms and strong winds could hit some Himalayan states in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department released a satellite image showing a massive western disturbance across the upper portions of North India.

Rain and thunderstorm forecast for some northern Indian states while Kerala awaits monsoon

Monsoon in India: Satellite images released on Friday show massive monsoon cloud systems rapidly building over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists said that this shows that the southwest monsoon is accelerating and could reach Kerala ahead of schedule.

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In its weather bulletin, IMD said Conditions are favourable for the system to advance over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands within 24 hours.

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Super El Niño will break 150-year-old records in 2026. Experts say the effects will be similar to what we could see in 2036. India will take a lethal blow, with extreme heat and droughts expected in some parts, and massive floods in a few regions.

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The latest SEOC evening report on public utility disruptions shows 1,277 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked across the state.

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Heatwaves are sweeping across Indian states. People are eagerly awaiting for Monsoon to arrive. When will rains provide relief from scorching heat? Watch this video to find out.

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India has forecasted an abundant monsoon season for 2024. That means the country's rural economy could finally get the much needed boost post the pandemic. But India's monsoon is not just good news for the country's farmers but also good news for you, the global consumer. This next report looks out how that development could affect you.

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Monsoon in India slipped into the negative zone on Friday (August 11) with an overall deficit of one per cent after a sustained dry spell this month. Rainfall across India since June 1 remained within the normal range of ±4, while the monsoon in August till now has been 29 per cent below the long-period average with the southern part of the country having been particularly dry, says a report in the Times of India (TOI).

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The second wave of monsoon rainfall is wreaking havoc across India's northern states. The state of Punjab and the national capital New Delhi were most affected in the last 24 hours. Heavy rainfall has paralysed daily life and flooded vast portions of residential and agricultural land in the state of Punjab. As many as 41 people have been killed due to the devastating torrential floods which hit Punjab recently.

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The second wave of monsoon rainfall is wreaking havoc across India's northern states. the state of Punjab and the national capital New Delhi were most affected in the last 24 hours. Heavy rainfall has paralysed daily life and flooded vast portions of residential and agricultural land in the state of Punjab. As many as 41 people have been killed due to the devastating torrential floods which hit Punjab recently.

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Meanwhile, unusually heavy monsoons and their economic implications are taking a toll on India. Many states experience heavy financial losses as torrential rain damage infrastructure.in Gujarat Junagadh and Navsari are the worst affected areas. The pictures displayed on your screen are from Junagadh, which experienced the most severe impact as the city recorded a rainfall of 241 mm in the span of 24 hours.

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In India, monsoons have wreaked havoc, bringing life to a standstill. From Rajasthan where rains have flood out roads, rail tracks, low-lying residential areas, and even hospitals to Jammu and Kashmir where flash floods claimed the lives of two soldiers- flood fury spells misery across the country.

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India's national capital received record rainfall over the weekend, resulting in a flood-like situation in Delhi. Water entered homes and shops, underpasses became no-go zones. This happens every year. Who is responsible for the suffering of those living in Delhi?

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