Torrential rains caused significant damage to infrastructure, property, and roads. Landslide warnings were issued for at least 50 regions, and around 3,500 people were stranded, according to the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding across 12 districts in Uttar Pradesh, severely affecting more than 100 villages and croplands. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected flood-hit areas in districts like Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit, distributing relief materials and meeting with affecte
Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region (NCR) also received heavy showers, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more downpours over the next five days.
In view of the inclement weather, 50 flights were cancelled and several flights were diverted in Mumbai on Monday, according to Mumbai International Airport.
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Monday launched a scathing attack against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government over waterlogging in Mumbai after heavy rains and called it a failure of the government.
As heavy rains ravaged Mumbai on Monday morning, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the situation. He also directed all emergency agencies to be on high alert.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai for July 9, Tuesday. The city is expected to receive very heavy rain in the next 24 hours.
Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were affected due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Monday morning. Mumbai recorded heavy rainfall on Monday morning, leading to traffic jams and waterlogging.
Mumbai city recorded over 300 mm of rainfall at various places in six hours from 1 am to 7 am today, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Anticipating a flood-like situation, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed its teams after waterlogging was reported in several parts following heavy rains in Mumbai.
As the water level of the river reached the Triveni Ghat Aarti Sthal, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) issued an alert for travellers and warned them to avoid staying at the ghats at night.