
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.

India monsoon: cloudburst hits Kashmir, Uttarakhand landslides, IMD issues heavy rain alert

<p>Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures&nbsp;remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today.</p>

<p>According to the weather department, rain is expected in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad with a cloudy sky throughout the day. The maximum temperature is predicted to touch 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain near 29 degrees Celsius.</p>

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<p>Light rain showers were also recorded in neighbouring&nbsp;parts of Delhi&nbsp;which brought temporary relief to people from the heat. However, after the rain, high humidity levels troubled the residents.</p>

<p>IMD has forecasted increased monsoon activity in the coming days for Delhi-NCR. Light rain and cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, July 20. The intensity of&nbsp;rain is expected to increase during the next 4-5 days.</p>

<h2>Heavy rain forecast in Uttar Pradesh</h2>

<p>IMD predicts heavy rains in most parts of Uttar Pradesh as monsoon activity is expected to increase over the next coming days. Thunderstorm warnings have also been issued in various regions.</p>

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<p>While the rainfall brought slight respite from the heat, humidity has remained high in the Northern states. According to the weather officials, the conditions are likely to remain the same till July 24. A yellow alert has been issued for the region for July 21 and 22.</p>

<h2>Landslide warnings in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh</h2>

<p>Landslide warnings have been issued in the northern hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh by the authorities. The officials have urged residents to remain alert and careful as landslides are possible due to monsoon rains in the mountains.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today.

Monsoon rains returned to Delhi-NCR and brought relief from the heat on Friday, July 19. The humidity and temperatures remained high during the last few days, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light showers in the national capital region today. According to the weather department, rain is expected in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad with a cloudy sky throughout the day. The maximum temperature is predicted to touch 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may remain near 29 degrees Celsius. Also Read | Monsoon update: Orange alert issued in Mumbai after city witnesses 50 mm rain in three hours Light rain showers were also recorded in neighbouring parts of Delhi which brought temporary relief to people from the heat. However, after the rain, high humidity levels troubled the residents. IMD has forecasted increased monsoon activity in the coming days for Delhi-NCR. Light rain and cloudy skies are expected on Saturday, July 20. The intensity of rain is expected to increase during the next 4-5 days. Heavy rain forecast in Uttar Pradesh IMD predicts heavy rains in most parts of Uttar Pradesh as monsoon activity is expected to increase over the next coming days. Thunderstorm warnings have also been issued in various regions. Also Read | Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka While the rainfall brought slight respite from the heat, humidity has remained high in the Northern states. According to the weather officials, the conditions are likely to remain the same till July 24. A yellow alert has been issued for the region for July 21 and 22. Landslide warnings in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Landslide warnings have been issued in the northern hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh by the authorities. The officials have urged residents to remain alert and careful as landslides are possible due to monsoon rains in the mountains. (With inputs from agencies)

Monsoon Update: IMD forecasts rainy weekend for Delhi-NCR; light showers expected on Friday

<p>The death toll due to massive landslide in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has reached three as rescue work goes on, said officials. The information from the Rudraprayag District administration, as quoted in media reports says, "Three people have been killed and 20 people are missing in the landslide that occurred 16 km before Kedarnath in Rudraprayag's Gaurikund."</p>

<p>Officials reportedly added that two roadside shops and dhabas (rural eateries) were hit by the debris that came washing down from mountains.</p>

<p>Four local people and 16 of Nepali origin were present in these shops and dhabas when the landslide occurred, added officials.</p>

<p>The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is conducting a search operation at the spot.</p>

<p>On Saturday (August 5), a portion of the Gangotri National Highway caved in due to a landslide near the Forest Department office at Lisa Depot in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, disrupting vehicular movement.</p>

<p>Officials have said that a stretch of around 60 metres has caved in. The affected area is close to an airstrip and is said to be strategically important.</p>

<p>Officials have said that the nearby Tehri Dam is the reason for the landslide.</p>

<p>On Friday, as far as 500 metres ahead of Bhatwadi, the highway was closed to traffic since morning due to falling debris.</p>

<p>Uttarkashi District Administration has said that this had caused a disruption for the devotees who were on a pilgrimage to Gangotri Dham.</p>

<p>In this monsoon season, 31 people have died so far, 31 have been injured and 1176 houses have been damaged in the state of Uttarakhand, according to officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the information received from the State Disaster Management Department, the maximum loss of life and damage to houses has been due to cloudbursts and landslides.</p>

<p>Officials stated, "Since June 15 this year, 10 deaths and 5 injuries have been reported in the state due to landslides, 19 deaths and 21 injuries due to cloudbursts or heavy rains, 2 deaths and 5 injuries due to lightning and 32 houses alone have been completely destroyed due to cloudburst."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The death toll due to massive landslide in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has reached three as rescue work goes on, said officials. The information from the Rudraprayag District administration, as quoted in media reports says, "Three people have been killed and 20 people are missing in the landslide that occurred 16 km before Kedarnath in Rudraprayag's Gaurikund.

The death toll due to massive landslide in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has reached three as rescue work goes on, said officials. The information from the Rudraprayag District administration, as quoted in media reports says, "Three people have been killed and 20 people are missing in the landslide that occurred 16 km before Kedarnath in Rudraprayag's Gaurikund." Officials reportedly added that two roadside shops and dhabas (rural eateries) were hit by the debris that came washing down from mountains. Four local people and 16 of Nepali origin were present in these shops and dhabas when the landslide occurred, added officials. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is conducting a search operation at the spot. On Saturday (August 5), a portion of the Gangotri National Highway caved in due to a landslide near the Forest Department office at Lisa Depot in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, disrupting vehicular movement. Officials have said that a stretch of around 60 metres has caved in. The affected area is close to an airstrip and is said to be strategically important. Officials have said that the nearby Tehri Dam is the reason for the landslide. On Friday, as far as 500 metres ahead of Bhatwadi, the highway was closed to traffic since morning due to falling debris. Uttarkashi District Administration has said that this had caused a disruption for the devotees who were on a pilgrimage to Gangotri Dham. In this monsoon season, 31 people have died so far, 31 have been injured and 1176 houses have been damaged in the state of Uttarakhand, according to officials. According to the information received from the State Disaster Management Department, the maximum loss of life and damage to houses has been due to cloudbursts and landslides. Officials stated, "Since June 15 this year, 10 deaths and 5 injuries have been reported in the state due to landslides, 19 deaths and 21 injuries due to cloudbursts or heavy rains, 2 deaths and 5 injuries due to lightning and 32 houses alone have been completely destroyed due to cloudburst." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Uttarakhand landslide: Three confirmed dead, 20 remain missing; rescue ops on

<p>At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3). According to the news agency ANI, the landslide occurred after torrential rain near the Gaurikund post bridge in the north Indian state. Three shops have been damaged.</p>

<p>ANI reported that teams of the district administration, disaster management, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were present on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The operation is going on to find the missing people," SP Rudraprayag, Dr Visakha told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dalip Singh Rajwar, a disaster management official said, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been located..."</p>

<h2><strong>CM Dhami takes stock of situation</strong></h2>

<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami&nbsp;reached the State Disaster Operation Center located at the Secretariat to take stock of the situation in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag due to rains.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami said, "Last night, we received the information that 13 people are missing so, we are conducting the search operations and providing necessary help. We are also trying to contact the relatives of those who are missing."</p>

<p>"We are doing rescue operations with the help of teams and NDRF and SDRF are also deployed there. We are also trying to relocate people who are residing in the low-lying areas," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3).

At least 13 people are missing in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district - a route of Hindu religious pilgrimage Kedarnath yatra - due to a landslide on Thursday night (August 3). According to the news agency ANI, the landslide occurred after torrential rain near the Gaurikund post bridge in the north Indian state. Three shops have been damaged. ANI reported that teams of the district administration, disaster management, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were present on the spot. Disaster Management Officer, Dalip Singh Rajwar says, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been… pic.twitter.com/QSUuPHDfcE — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 4, 2023 × "The operation is going on to find the missing people," SP Rudraprayag, Dr Visakha told ANI. Dalip Singh Rajwar, a disaster management official said, "We got information that 3 shops were affected because of falling rocks and heavy rainfall...The search operation was started immediately. It was said that around 10-12 people were there but till now they have not been located..." CM Dhami takes stock of situation Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the State Disaster Operation Center located at the Secretariat to take stock of the situation in Gaurikund of Rudraprayag due to rains. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami said, "Last night, we received the information that 13 people are missing so, we are conducting the search operations and providing necessary help. We are also trying to contact the relatives of those who are missing." "We are doing rescue operations with the help of teams and NDRF and SDRF are also deployed there. We are also trying to relocate people who are residing in the low-lying areas," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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