The release of Shehnaaz Gill's much-awaited Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi' has been postponed due to the severe floods in Punjab. Heavy rains have left many areas submerged, displacing thousands of people, damaging homes, and destroying crops.
The Himachal Pradesh Government has ordered the closure of all government and private colleges and schools, including District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs), till September 7, 2025, in view of the persistent heavy rainfall and widespread damage across the state.
The IMD has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, placing several districts under Orange and Yellow Alerts. Authorities advised residents to avoid rivers, landslide-prone areas, and low-lying zones as monsoon activity remains strong.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has extended his prayers and support to the people of Punjab, as floods have caused extensive damage. Heavy rains have submerged parts of the state, displacing thousands, damaging homes, and destroying crops.
Persistent heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, on Wednesday triggered a landslide and uprooted trees near the official residence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, prompting authorities to vacate a nearby house and shift residents to safer locations.
Several parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall on Wednesday, with the Meteorological Department issuing fresh warnings for thunderstorms and lightning across multiple districts.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the forecast for Delhi is "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" today. A "thunderstorm with rain" has been predicted for tomorrow, followed by "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" on September 5, "thunderstorm with rain" on
The rising water level of the Yamuna River has led to severe flooding in several parts of Delhi on Wednesday, prompting large-scale evacuations and relief measures.
In view of the ongoing flood situation in Punjab, all schools and colleges will remain closed till September 7 as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
As North India continues to experience heavy rainfall, the IMD Director for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Sonam Lotus, stated that Eastern Ladakh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for 48 to 72 hours.