Monsoon Fury in North India: Punjab, Rajasthan Flooded; IMD Alert for Delhi-NCR, Heavy Rain Predicted in Jammu | State-Wise Update

Relentless monsoon rains have brought life to a standstill in North India, with floods, landslides, and waterlogging causing widespread devastation. Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and parts of Rajasthan are reeling under the impact, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh alerts for Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states.

Punjab: 23 Districts Declared Flood-Hit

Punjab is among the worst-affected states, with all 23 districts declared flood-hit.

• Over 1,400 villages and a population of 3.54 lakh have been impacted.
• Gurdaspur is the worst-hit district, followed by Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.
• Nearly 1.5 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged.
• More than 19,000 people evacuated; 174 relief camps set up, with 74 still operational.

Haryana: Ghaggar River on the Rise

Heavy rainfall has battered 16 districts of Haryana.

• A house collapse in Narnaund killed a woman.
• Ghaggar River has overflowed, flooding 30 villages in Fatehabad.
• Gurugram recorded 160 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, resulting in waterlogging and traffic chaos.
• The Yamuna in Faridabad is close to the danger mark, submerging nearby farmlands.

Himachal Pradesh: Deadliest Monsoon in Years

Himachal Pradesh has recorded one of its most tragic monsoons.

• Since June 20, 340 lives lost, including 182 due to floods, landslides, and house collapses.
• 1,334 roads blocked, including four national highways.
• 2,180 power transformers and 777 water supply schemes disrupted.
• Worst-affected districts: Mandi, Shimla, Chamba, and Kullu.

Authorities are using heavy machinery to clear debris on key highways such as NH-03 and NH-05, but restoration remains slow.

Jammu & Kashmir: Landslides and Highway Closures

Continuous downpours have triggered landslides in Jammu & Kashmir.

• Forecast: Light to moderate rainfall till September 5 with maximum temperatures between 29–34°C.
• Ghaziabad schools were shut on September 3 due to waterlogging.
• Severe traffic jams reported in Noida and on the DND Flyway.
• IMD has issued a red warning for parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Rajasthan: Dam Breach and Flooded Villages

Rajasthan is facing rising flood threats due to continuous rainfall.

• In Dausa, an earthen dam breach in Lalsot submerged several villages.
• Floodwaters claimed lives in Pratapgarh and Sawai Madhopur.
• The Jaipur Met Centre predicts heavy rain across the state for the next four days.

IMD Issues Fresh Alerts

The IMD continues to warn of intense rainfall across the Himalayan belt and adjoining plains. Rising river levels in the Yamuna, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej pose additional flood threats. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, avoid flood-prone zones, and follow government advisories.

Haryana: Ghaggar River on the Rise

Heavy rainfall has battered 16 districts of Haryana.

• A house collapse in Narnaund killed a woman.
• Ghaggar River has overflowed, flooding 30 villages in Fatehabad.
• Gurugram recorded 160 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours, resulting in waterlogging and traffic chaos.
• The Yamuna in Faridabad is close to the danger mark, submerging nearby farmlands.

Himachal Pradesh: Deadliest Monsoon in Years

Himachal Pradesh has recorded one of its most tragic monsoons.

• Since June 20, 340 lives lost, including 182 due to floods, landslides, and house collapses.
• 1,334 roads blocked, including four national highways.
• 2,180 power transformers and 777 water supply schemes disrupted.
• Worst-affected districts: Mandi, Shimla, Chamba, and Kullu.

Authorities are using heavy machinery to clear debris on key highways such as NH-03 and NH-05, but restoration remains slow.

Jammu & Kashmir: Landslides and Highway Closures

Continuous downpours have triggered landslides in Jammu & Kashmir.

• Udhampur has seen major blockages on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
• The Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after a deadly landslide claimed 34 lives.
• A high-level inquiry has been ordered by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.

Uttarakhand: IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

The IMD has issued alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand.

• Districts under threat include Dehradun, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Haldwani, Mussoorie, and Ramnagar.
• Thunderstorms, lightning, and flash floods are expected in the next 24 hours.

Delhi-NCR: Showers Continue, Schools Shut in Ghaziabad

The national capital region is witnessing continuous spells of rain.

• Forecast: Light to moderate rainfall till September 5 with maximum temperatures between 29–34°C.
• Ghaziabad schools were shut on September 3 due to waterlogging.
• Severe traffic jams reported in Noida and on the DND Flyway.
• IMD has issued a red warning for parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

Rajasthan: Dam Breach and Flooded Villages

Rajasthan is facing rising flood threats due to continuous rainfall.

• In Dausa, an earthen dam breach in Lalsot submerged several villages.
• Floodwaters claimed lives in Pratapgarh and Sawai Madhopur.
• The Jaipur Met Centre predicts heavy rain across the state for the next four days.

IMD Issues Fresh Alerts

The IMD continues to warn of intense rainfall across the Himalayan belt and adjoining plains. Rising river levels in the Yamuna, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej pose additional flood threats. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, avoid flood-prone zones, and follow government advisories.