Overview

• The IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall through July 19 and has issued red, orange and yellow alerts across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jharkhand.
• Severe waterlogging in Delhi-NCR brought traffic to a standstill, with major roads flooded and commuters stranded in Chhatarpur and near Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• The IMD has issued a flash flood warning for 19 districts in Jharkhand until July 16, warning of surface runoff and inundation in fully saturated soils and low-lying areas.
• Sustained downpours have lifted Mumbai’s seven key reservoirs above 75% capacity, marking one of the earliest mid-July milestones, while nowcast and orange alerts warn of further heavy rain and gusty winds.
• Rain-related incidents have killed at least 14 people in Uttar Pradesh over the past 24 hours and over 100 in Himachal Pradesh since late June, prompting state disaster authorities to deploy emergency teams and relief to affected families.