Fri Jul 18 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Monsoon Fury Continues Across India: Heavy Rainfall, Landslides, and Flood Alerts Issued

**New Delhi, July 18, 2025** – The monsoon season continues to unleash its force across India, bringing heavy rainfall, prompting flood alerts, and causing significant disruptions in several states.

**Delhi-NCR Sees Respite from Heat with Rainfall:**

Delhi-NCR experienced a refreshing bout of rainfall this morning after a humid start to the day. This comes after consistent rainfall over the past few days in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts similar weather patterns for tomorrow, July 19th, with potential for further rainfall and has issued an alert for the region. Saturday is expected to bring continued rain and cooler temperatures.

**Nationwide Impact:**

Across the country, the monsoon is making its presence felt. Heavy rainfall persists in Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa. The higher altitudes of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir are facing a heightened risk of landslides due to torrential rain. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are bracing for heavy rainfall in several districts, potentially leading to waterlogging and road closures.

**State-Specific Updates:**

* **Uttar Pradesh:** The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in most districts of Uttar Pradesh on July 19th. A specific warning has been issued for the Bundelkhand region, including Banda, Hamirpur, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Lalitpur, Jhansi, and Jalaun, as well as Prayagraj, Kanpur, Mathura, Agra, Etawah, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Auraiya, Hathras, Etah, Kanpur Dehat, and Fatehpur.
* **Bihar:** Bihar continues to experience monsoon rains, with tragic reports of over 20 fatalities due to lightning strikes in the last 24 hours. The IMD warns of strong winds (40-50 kmph) and moderate to heavy rainfall in Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Jehanabad, Araria, East Champaran, West Champaran, and Darbhanga districts over the next 24 hours.
* **Haryana:** Several cities in Haryana have experienced pleasant weather due to rainfall, including Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Jind, and Charkhi Dadri.
* **Jammu & Kashmir:** Cloudy skies are expected in Jammu & Kashmir with heavy rainfall in many areas. The weather office forecasts moderate to very heavy rainfall with strong winds until July 23rd.
* **Himachal Pradesh:** The IMD has issued flood warnings for parts of nine districts in Himachal Pradesh. Landslides and floods have already caused significant damage, estimated at INR 1220 crore.
* **Madhya Pradesh:** Bhopal and surrounding areas will experience cloudy skies with a chance of light rain. An alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall has been issued for the eastern and western parts of the state.

**Advisory:**

Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts, exercise caution, and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall. Authorities are working to provide assistance and manage the situation in flood-affected regions.

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