Mon Aug 18 01:20:00 UTC 2025: **Nation Braces for Continued Rainfall and Flood Risks as Monsoon Rages On**

**[City, Date]** – Across India, erratic weather patterns continue to wreak havoc, with heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides impacting several regions. Authorities are on high alert, issuing warnings and initiating rescue efforts.

**Northern India Grapples with Devastation:** The Himalayan region is bearing the brunt of the monsoon’s fury. Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district witnessed a cloudburst resulting in casualties and significant damage. Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts are grappling with landslides and flash floods due to relentless rainfall, disrupting transportation and hindering relief operations. The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway is blocked. Rising water levels in the Yamuna River in Delhi pose a flood risk, with the water level expected to surpass the danger mark.

**Southern India Faces Flooding and Disruption:** In Karnataka, heavy rainfall in Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts has caused property damage, disrupted rail and road traffic, and led to school closures. Mumbai and surrounding areas are bracing for moderate rainfall with thunderstorms.

**Other Regions on Alert:** Rajasthan experienced light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours, with the weather department forecasting more moderate to heavy rain in the coming days for Udaipur and Jodhpur divisions. Mumbai faces waterlogging in several areas after three consecutive days of heavy rain, prompting a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. In Jharkhand, a yellow alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in 11 districts starting August 21st.

**Punjab and Haryana Monitor Rising River Levels:** Several villages in Punjab are affected by rising water levels in the Beas and Sutlej rivers, prompting health officials to prepare for potential emergencies. Haryana is experiencing above-average rainfall, with authorities issuing alerts for villages along the Yamuna River due to increased water levels at the Hathini Kund Barrage.

**Central and Eastern India Brace for Heavy Rainfall:** Madhya Pradesh has issued a severe weather warning for the next 48 hours, with red and orange alerts in several districts due to the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Uttar Pradesh is expected to see light to moderate rainfall in the coming days, with a heavy rain alert issued for some districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh on August 21. In Bihar, light rainfall and humidity are expected until August 19th, with heavier rainfall anticipated from August 20th onward.

**Delhi-NCR Experiences Intermittent Showers:** Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 24.8 degrees Celsius on Monday with light rain. Air quality remains in the “satisfactory” range. Noida and parts of Delhi-NCR experienced light rain with some humidity.

Authorities urge residents in affected areas to remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines, and stay informed about weather updates. Rescue and relief efforts are underway in the hardest-hit regions.

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