Sat Jul 19 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Alerts and School Closures Across Several Indian States

**New Delhi, July 20, 2024** – A potent monsoon system is wreaking havoc across several Indian states, triggering flood alerts, school closures, and displacement. Above-average rainfall has been recorded nationwide, with some regions experiencing particularly severe conditions.

**Madhya Pradesh** is facing a high flood risk, with authorities issuing warnings for 16 districts, including Gwalior, Chhatarpur, and Panna. Shivpuri has already closed schools as a precautionary measure. Heavy rainfall, potentially exceeding 4 inches, is expected in 14 districts, including Morena and Sheopur.

**Uttar Pradesh** is also battling rising water levels. In Varanasi, both the Ganges and Varuna rivers are overflowing, threatening nearly 30,000 homes in the danger zone. Residents are already preparing to evacuate. The state’s rainfall is 83% above normal for this time of year.

While the monsoon has weakened in **Himachal Pradesh**, the state is still reeling from the impact of recent cloudbursts, which have damaged over a thousand homes and displaced hundreds.

**Rajasthan** is on high alert, with an orange alert issued for six districts and a yellow alert for eight others. Schools in Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Ajmer, Bundi, and Rajsamand have been closed. The state has reported 23 rain-related fatalities in the past four days. Ajmer’s Anasagar Lake is overflowing, prompting residents to use sandbags to control the water.

**Other States:**

* **Gujarat:** Farmers in Banaskantha district are concerned about potential damage to groundnut and seasonal crops due to persistent heavy rainfall.
* **Bihar:** While no rain is expected today, rising temperatures and humidity will create uncomfortable conditions.
* **Haryana:** A break in rainfall is expected, leading to increased heat. However, rain is forecast to return on July 21.

**National Overview:**

As of July 16th, India has received 331.9 mm of rainfall, 9% above the normal average of 304.2 mm. Haryana, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu are among the states experiencing exceptionally high rainfall.

Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines.

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