Severe Weather Impacts Multiple States in India: Floods and Heavy Rainfall Reported

Weather Conditions Across India

On August 8, the intensity of rainfall decreased in various regions of India, but the aftermath of the devastation remains significant. In Assam, the death toll from rain and flooding has risen to 99, while in Himachal Pradesh, 153 roads have been closed, disrupting transportation. In Kerala, hundreds are forced to stay in relief camps due to damage to homes and roads.

According to the Assam Disaster Management Authority, the flood situation in the state remains critical, with one additional death reported, bringing the total to 99. The bulletin indicated that over 147,000 individuals are still affected by the floods, with the latest fatality reported from Golaghat district.

This year's floods in Assam have resulted in 99 fatalities. The bulletin noted that 12 districts, including Sonitpur, Nagaon, Golaghat, and others, are impacted. Amid four consecutive days of rain, the national capital recorded its highest rainfall for August in two years on Saturday.

By 8:30 AM on Saturday, Delhi had received 98.7 millimeters (mm) of rain, nearly matching the average monthly rainfall for August. This marks the highest rainfall since 2024, when 107.6 mm was recorded on the first day of the month.

The continuous rainfall has led to significant traffic congestion in various areas of Delhi, including Kalindi Kunj border, ITO, and Mahrauli-Badarpur Road. Some parts of East Delhi, including sections of GT Road, also experienced traffic disruptions.

During the first seven days of August, Delhi recorded 127 mm of rainfall. The persistent rain has caused flooding in many areas, increased water flow in drains, and led to incidents of wall and building collapses.

In Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall has resulted in the closure of 153 roads. The Shimla Meteorological Center has issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy to very heavy rainfall in certain areas on Monday and Tuesday. As of Saturday morning, 77 water supply schemes and 92 transformers were also affected.

Officials reported that since the onset of the monsoon on June 30, 66 people have died due to rain-related incidents, including 14 from landslides and one from sudden flooding. The state has incurred losses amounting to ₹835 crores. The weather department predicts continued rainfall in the state until August 14.

In Kerala, rainfall persisted on Saturday. Although floodwaters are gradually receding in some areas, many roads and homes remain submerged, forcing hundreds into relief camps. The most affected regions include Alappuzha and Kottayam, although water levels are slowly decreasing in several locations.

In some areas, floodwaters have only slightly diminished, leaving many individuals stranded as their homes and roads remain inundated. Major roads, including Alappuzha-Changanassery, are still submerged, disrupting traffic. Small boats are being used to evacuate people and transport essential supplies to safer locations.

As a precautionary measure, all educational institutions in eight districts—Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha—were declared closed on Saturday. Local governance bodies and revenue officials have been instructed to ensure the evacuation of vulnerable populations to relief camps if necessary. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and thunderstorms in several areas of western Uttar Pradesh over the next 24 hours.

Warnings for heavy rainfall have also been issued for parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Some areas in Punjab and Haryana experienced rain during the day, including Ludhiana, Patiala, and Gurugram. In Faridabad, over 50 locations faced waterlogging on Saturday.

The continuous rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused severe traffic jams and significantly disrupted daily life. A large portion of a culvert on Surajkund Road has collapsed, posing a risk to pedestrians and drivers. According to district administration, Faridabad recorded 120 mm of rain from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM Saturday, exceeding initial estimates.

Due to the active southwest monsoon, heavy rainfall has also been reported in several areas of Rajasthan. The meteorological center indicated that the monsoon is expected to remain active in most parts of eastern Rajasthan over the next week. Following heavy rainfall, several sections of the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway near Kotputli-Bahrod have experienced waterlogging.

Urban areas have seen water infiltrating markets and homes. Schools and anganwadi centers in Bharatpur were closed due to the rain, while a house roof collapsed in Govindgarh, Alwar, though no casualties were reported. In Jammu and Kashmir, widespread rain and thunderstorms are anticipated in the coming days, with the weather department warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some districts between August 9 and 11.

Officials announced the suspension of the Amarnath Yatra due to adverse weather conditions, heavy rainfall forecasts, and a decrease in the number of pilgrims. A tragic incident occurred in Rajouri district, where a 17-year-old girl died after being trapped in a vehicle for hours in mud caused by a landslide during heavy rain.

In Nagaland, continuous heavy rainfall has led to flooding in several low-lying areas of Dimapur district, affecting daily life. A final-year college student died from electrocution after water entered his home. Heavy rainfall has been ongoing in Dimapur since Saturday morning.

According to officials, the current situation is primarily due to persistent rainfall and significant surface runoff from upper regions and hilly catchment areas, which has increased water flow in the drainage system of lower Dimapur. The SDRF rescued nine individuals, including two children and an elderly person, from a house trapped in the floodwaters.

Four students were rescued from a hostel in River Belt Colony, while five others trapped in the Holy Cross School area were safely relocated. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Odisha over the next five days due to the influence of a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal.