Heavy monsoon rains continued to batter several northern states on Sunday, triggering landslides in Uttarakhand, flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, and thunderstorms across Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal life and damaging infrastructure.
Uttarakhand remained among the worst-affected states, with landslides, overflowing rivers, road blockages and damage to public infrastructure reported from multiple districts. At least 69 roads were closed due to rain-related disruptions, while a woman was injured after a retaining wall collapsed in Dehradun. In Uttarkashi, five people sustained minor injuries after their car plunged into a ravine.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain continued across the state, with Mussoorie recording the highest rainfall of 75 mm in the past 24 hours. The Public Works Department said that while most affected roads had been reopened, several routes remained inaccessible.
In Jammu and Kashmir, overnight flash floods triggered by a cloudburst hit villages near Awoora in Anantnag district, damaging orchards, homes, hotels and agricultural land. Mud, debris and uprooted trees also washed away part of the road connecting Awoora to Pahalgam, leaving the village temporarily cut off. Authorities safely shifted tourists from affected hotels to safer locations.
The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, in several districts of Himachal Pradesh over the next 24 hours. Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi are expected to receive isolated heavy showers, while light to moderate rainfall is likely across other parts of the state.
Meanwhile, the weather department has also warned of heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal, particularly the sub-Himalayan districts, with intense monsoon activity expected to continue until July 14. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert as heavy rains persist across several regions of the country.
