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Weather Update: Monsoon rains continue to batter North India. Delhi-NCR is preparing for more heavy showers today, with the IMD warning of sudden weather shifts, storms, and intense rainfall. An alert has been issued for several areas in the capital and its surroundings, including Noida and Gurugram. Meanwhile, neighbouring Uttar Pradesh remains on high alert, with warnings in place for 25 districts. The situation is equally grim in Himachal Pradesh, where relentless rains have led to deadly landslides and severe destruction.

Monsoon Grips Delhi, UP, Haryana

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall in Delhi and the NCR region. “There is a possibility of rain at many places in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram tomorrow,” the IMD stated. Alongside the rain, sudden storms and thunderstorms are also expected, which may disrupt daily life and transportation.

In Uttar Pradesh, Light to moderate showers are expected in Lucknow and nearby districts, while heavy rainfall is predicted in several eastern parts of the state. “There will be heavy rain in a total of about 25 districts including eastern UP,” said senior meteorologist Atul Kumar Singh. In addition, 34 districts have been placed under alert for thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and lightning.

The districts likely to be most affected include Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Deoria, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, and Ambedkar Nagar. Western UP is also expected to see “good rain” for two consecutive days starting Wednesday.

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Rainfall Expected Across Multiple States

The next 24 hours are expected to bring light to moderate rain, with isolated heavy falls across West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, North Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala.

Other regions like Sikkim, Northeast India, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Gujarat, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also likely to experience showers.

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Himachal Pradesh Faces Deadly Monsoon Toll

Monsoon havoc continues in Himachal Pradesh. There's continuous rainfall since late June which has claimed 106 lives between June 20 and July 15, 2025, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). “Of the total deaths, 62 were directly caused by rain-related calamities such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution and falls, while 44 persons died in road accidents during the same period,” the SDMA reported.

The destruction extends beyond human loss. More than 293 pucca and 91 kutcha houses have been completely destroyed, and over 850 hectares of farmland damaged. Public infrastructure worth over ₹81 crore, including roads, electricity lines, water supply systems, health centres, and schools, has also been severely impacted.

Rajasthan Reels from Monsoon Disruption

In Rajasthan, life remained disrupted for the second straight day as heavy rain lashed multiple districts. Inundation was reported in Jaipur, Churu, Pali, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, and Hanumangarh. Rail services in Jodhpur were affected as water submerged tracks, while road connectivity in Bundi was cut off after the Meja river overflowed.

The IMD recorded the highest rainfall in Bhilwara’s Bijolia, followed by Bhainsrodgarh in Chittorgarh and Makrana in Nagaur. Other heavily affected areas include Tonk’s Niwai, Kota’s Mandana, and Jaipur’s Sambhar.

Jaipur witnessed severe waterlogging, with water entering homes and creating massive traffic snarls. Vehicles were stranded for hours, particularly on Tonk Road. For Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rain alerts have been issued for Kota, Udaipur, Bharatpur, and Bikaner divisions.

As the monsoon maintains its grip across northern India, authorities urge residents in the affected regions to remain alert, follow weather updates closely, and avoid unnecessary travel. The coming days are expected to test both infrastructure and resilience, as rain continues to batter large swaths of the country.