Overview

• On August 4 the India Meteorological Department issued heavy rain and strong wind alerts across India, with specific warnings for Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• Rising water levels in several rivers have surpassed danger marks, prompting evacuations in flood-prone low-lying areas.
• Hyderabad recorded 124 mm of rain in just three hours on August 4, triggering severe traffic jams across the city.
• On August 5 fresh red alerts were declared for Kerala and Karnataka as forecasts predict heavy showers and surface winds of 40-50 km/h in southern states.
• Monsoon rains are expected to continue through August 9 before easing, prolonging flood and transport disruptions into next week.