The Cauvery water dispute has taken a fresh political turn after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to postpone their proposed meeting scheduled for August 3.

The development follows a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordering Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka has argued that deficient rainfall, drought conditions, and concerns over drinking water supplies make it difficult to comply with the order.

The issue has triggered political reactions in both states. Karnataka has called an all-party meeting to discuss its next legal and political strategy, while protests have intensified over the water-sharing dispute. In Tamil Nadu, political parties have also stepped up pressure over the handling of the Cauvery issue.

Cauvery Water Dispute Escalates: Karnataka Urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Postpone Talks

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 80, while more than 3 lakh people across seven districts continue to battle rising waters, damaged homes, and widespread destruction.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland on 30 July 2026, at Parliament House in New Delhi to review the worsening monsoon flood situation impacting both Northeastern states.

PM Modi meets MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland 

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 80, 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.

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 80, more than 550 villages submerged

India’s road infrastructure has witnessed a significant expansion during the last decade, growing by over 60 percent, from 91,287 km as of March 2014 to 146,560 km as of March 2025. The country’s total road network is the second-largest in the world, with over 6.34 million km, of which over 4.5 million km are paved, and 1.4 million km are national highways.


Several infrastructure projects in India fail the monsoon test

Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter India, disrupting life across multiple states. The char dham yatra has been suspended after landslides blocked key routes in uttarakhand, over 445,000 people have been affected by floods in assam, and severe waterlogging has crippled parts of delhi-ncr, where the IMD has issued a red alert.

 Assam: Over 445,000 people remain affected in Assam across six districts

Karnataka's 14 major reservoirs are holding 419.35 TMC ft of water as of July 24, making it the second-lowest storage level recorded for this time of year in the last six years. Only 2023 saw lower reserves, when storage dropped to 371.07 TMC ft, raising fresh concerns over water availability as the monsoon season continues.

Karnataka stares at water crisis amid deficient monsoon 

India continues to battle relentless monsoon rains as severe flooding disrupts normal life across several states. In Assam, the flood death toll has risen to 66, with more than 6.5 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Hundreds of villages remain submerged, thousands of hectares of farmland have been damaged, and rescue operations are continuing with the Indian Air Force airlifting and airdropping relief supplies.

Gujarat has also witnessed widespread flooding after receiving significantly higher rainfall than last year. More than 42,000 people have been shifted to safer locations as authorities remain on high alert. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to begin sanitation drives and damage assessments as floodwaters recede.

Monsoon mayhem in India: Folods disrupt communities as relentless rains continue 

#Gravitas A massive cloud band stretching from north India across the Himalayas, China, Japan, and up to South Korea has appeared in the latest satellite imagery, marking one of the most active phases of the 2026 southwest monsoon.   


10,000 km-long cloud band may revive monsoon across India

Heavy monsoon rains have brought Lahore to a standstill, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and difficulties for residents across the city. Authorities are working to manage the impact of the downpour as emergency teams respond to flooded areas and weather conditions remain challenging.

Monsoon downpour brings Lahore to standstill 

Heavy rains continue to batter Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, triggering severe floods, landslides and widespread disruption. Rescue teams remain on alert as authorities work to evacuate affected residents and restore essential services.


Assam, Jammu & Kashmir face wrath of floods

Heavy rains continue to batter northeastern India, with Sikkim witnessing a tunnel collapse while Assam reels under severe flooding. Rising water levels, landslides and damaged infrastructure have disrupted daily life, as rescue teams race to evacuate stranded residents and restore connectivity.

  India battles fresh waves of destruction caused by floods

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered widespread disruption across Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland, with flash floods, landslides and overflowing rivers affecting normal life. Authorities have issued rain alerts, launched rescue operations and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as heavy rainfall continues across both states.

India faces widespread monsoon disruption: Rain alert across multiple states 

The India Meteorological Department has warned of a below-normal monsoon in Karnataka, raising concerns over a looming water crisis. As many as 26 districts could face drinking water shortages if rainfall remains deficient. In response, Siddaramaiah has activated contingency measures to manage the situation. Authorities are preparing for the worst as the state braces for a challenging season ahead.

Karnataka: Rain deficit puts Karnataka on high alert, govt intensifies preparedness

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods and landslides in Nagaland, leaving at least eight people dead and several others injured. Homes have been washed away, roads blocked, and rescue teams continue searching for those feared trapped under debris. Authorities have deployed disaster response teams, police, and Assam Rifles personnel as heavy rainfall continues to batter the region.

Nagaland flash floods turn deadly | 8 Killed, landslides trigger massive destruction

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, killing at least 10 people and leaving many missing. Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, police, and local administration are working round the clock as roads, bridges, and homes have been destroyed. Authorities have issued fresh weather warnings as relief operations continue.

Monsoon fury in Jammu & Kashmir | Deadly flash floods and landslides wreak havoc

 India is facing its weakest monsoon start in nearly a quarter of a century, threatening crops, farmers, food production and bringing about fears of drought.  India experienced a rainfall deficit of around 23 per cent between June 1 and July 16, compared to the usual. At the same time, rainfall for the week of July 9 to 15 alone was 51 percent below normal. 

India's rainfall plunges to 24-year low, drought fears return, kharif crops in danger 

A century-old clock tower at Kerala's Kozhikode railway station collapsed after heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. Authorities are assessing the site as heavy rains continue across parts of Kerala.

 Kerala: 100-year-old Kozhikode Railway clock tower collapses after heavy rain

India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.

India's monsoon woes: Landslides, floods hit multiple states

India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.


Monsoon mayhem: Floods & landslides kill dozens across India

Rescue operations are underway in Kerala's Wayanad after a deadly landslide claimed four lives, with more than nine people still missing. Teams from the NDRF, police, fire department and other government agencies are carrying out extensive search and rescue efforts in the affected area.

Wayanad landslide: Four dead, nine missing as massive rescue operation continues

Tragedy has struck Kerala. A landslide hit near a tunnel project area in Wayanad, leaving 2 people dead and 7 others reportedly missing. Heavy rain and unstable terrain triggered the collapse, catching workers off guard. Right now, search and rescue teams are working non-stop to find those trapped under debris. It’s a heartbreaking scene for families waiting for answers, and for a state that knows the pain of landslides all too well.

Monsoon instensifies: Landslide kills 3 in Wayanad, floods kill 18 in Maharashtra 

Karnataka is facing worsening drought-like conditions as weak monsoon rains continue to impact several districts. With reservoir levels nearing dead storage, the state has prioritised drinking water supply, launched fodder support for livestock, and is preparing to seek assistance from the Centre. Officials warn that despite a slight easing in the rainfall deficit, many regions remain under severe water stress.

Karnataka faces growing drought threat as reservoirs deplete

Record-breaking rains have unleashed devastation across Maharashtra, claiming at least 13 lives and triggering floods, landslides and building collapses. Lonavala recorded a staggering 670 mm of rainfall in a single day, while Mumbai witnessed widespread disruption, including a deadly chawl collapse and hundreds of fallen trees. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, remain on the ground as authorities stay on high alert. With the IMD issuing red alerts for several districts, the state is bracing for more extreme weather in the coming days.


Maharashtra monsoon: Three-storey chawl collapses in Mumbai, at least 6 dead

Heavy rainfall has wrecked havoc across Mumbai, claiming at least eight lives and causing widespread disruption. Several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flooding after relentless downpours.


Mumbai monsoon: Eight killed as monsoon fury grips Mumbai

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