Overview

• The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange warnings for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across northern and central India through July 19.
• Uttar Pradesh recorded 24-hour rainfall peaks of 163 mm in Mahroni and 147 mm in Lalitpur, leading to widespread waterlogging and major traffic disruptions.
• At least 14 people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh yesterday, while Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon death toll has risen to 95 since June 20.
• Delhi’s roads remain waterlogged after recent downpours even as air quality improved to a ‘good’ AQI of 48, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
• Mumbai’s seven main reservoirs have climbed above 75 percent of capacity, easing long-term water supply concerns after weeks of intense monsoon downpours.