Three people lost their lives and three others are reported missing after heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district late Monday night, triggering a flood-like situation and widespread damage, officials said on Tuesday.
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued in some districts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, according to the Indian Meterological Department (IMD). There is a possibility of lightning and thundershowers in other districts.
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds in Delhi have prompted major airlines, including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India, to issue travel advisories warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations on Tuesday morning.
"Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning. Please check your flight status... before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey," Air India posted on X.
Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms affected several regions of Delhi, providing a respite from the prevailing humid weather conditions on Tuesday morning.
Two people have died and two others have been reported missing after heavy rainfall lashed Mandi district in the early hours of Tuesday, causing extensive damage and triggering a flood-like situation across the region, officials said.
Continuous heavy rainfall since late Monday night has thrown life out of gear in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The region has been experiencing incessant rain since 11 PM, resulting in a flood-like situation across various parts of the town.
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the fury of the monsoon, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and significant loss of life. As per the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 200 roads remain blocked, 62 power transform
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts of Himachal Pradesh for the next five days, while yellow alert has also been sounded for select regions.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe waterlogging in Muzaffarabad's Bandi Mir Samdani area of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, flooding homes and shops. Residents blame blocked drainage, poor infrastructure, and absent leadership, highlighting ongoing civic neglect and lack of developm
A fresh westerly wave is also expected to enter Pakistan on Tuesday, July 29, which is likely to reinforce the system and extend the duration and coverage of rainfall.