Severe monsoon conditions continued to batter several Indian states on Saturday, bringing with them widespread chaos, destruction, and displacement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a combination of red, orange, and yellow alerts for states including Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, cautioning residents of intense rainfall, landslides, and rising river levels. Cities like Mumbai, Palghar, and Thane remain under yellow alert, while parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra face red alerts, signifying extreme rainfall. In the northern belt, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are bracing for more downpours after landslides and blocked roads triggered large-scale evacuations.
In Kerala, incessant rains have caused rivers to overflow, dams to be opened, and lives to be disrupted. One fatality was reported in Kannur due to a tree fall, while strong winds uprooted trees and damaged properties in multiple districts. Water levels rose dangerously in major rivers like Pamba and Achankovil, and alerts were issued across the state. Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, a massive landslide in Kullu led to the evacuation of several families, and over 200 roads including national highways were shut due to damage from flash floods and debris. Losses in the state have already crossed ₹1,400 crore this monsoon season, and alerts remain in place for additional districts.
Uttarakhand witnessed the evacuation of over 1,600 Kedarnath pilgrims after the route was blocked by landslides near Gaurikund. Relief efforts were led by the SDRF and NDRF under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. In central India, the swelling Narmada River submerged critical bridges in Madhya Pradesh, prompting red alerts across multiple districts. Odisha’s Baitarani River also breached danger levels, raising fears of potential floods. In Gujarat, heavy rain led to waterlogging in Aravalli, and red alerts were sounded in several districts for extremely heavy rainfall. The IMD forecasts continued active monsoon conditions in multiple regions through July 30, urging the public to stay cautious and follow local advisories.
