Torrential monsoon rain battered large parts of India on Wednesday and Thursday, triggering flash floods, landslides and widespread disruption to road and rail services across several states. Rescue teams were deployed at multiple locations, while thousands of people were shifted from flood-affected areas as authorities prepared for further heavy rainfall.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir to review the situation and assured them of all possible assistance from the Centre. The impact of the intensifying monsoon was felt across Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan.

Three Killed In Delhi Building Collapse, Roads Waterlogged

Delhi recorded one of its heaviest spells of rainfall this season overnight, leaving several areas waterlogged and causing widespread traffic disruption.

The India Meteorological Department issued red and orange alerts for the national capital and warned of thunderstorms, intense rainfall and lightning.

By 8.30 am, Mayur Vihar had recorded 102 mm of rainfall over the previous 24 hours, followed by Pusa at 83 mm, Lodhi Road at 80 mm and Safdarjung at 72.6 mm.

Three people were killed after a newly constructed four-storey building collapsed in Rohini.

According to a preliminary assessment by the civic body, plumbing work was underway inside the building and drilling or cutting of structural components, including beams and columns, may have caused the collapse. Officials have not linked the incident to the heavy rainfall.

Severe waterlogging was reported from Sadar Bazar, Nasirpur, Greater Kailash, Badarpur, Teliwara, Mahavir Bazar, Swarup Nagar and Kushak Road.

Traffic movement slowed considerably on Ring Road, Outer Ring Road and NH-48, particularly near Dhaula Kuan, Mahipalpur and Rajokri.

The Delhi Fire Service responded to calls regarding uprooted trees in East of Kailash, while civic agencies received several complaints about waterlogging, fallen trees and power outages.

The Delhi government said long-standing flooding hotspots, including Minto Bridge and ITO, did not witness waterlogging during the latest spell of rain.

Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos In Gurugram

Heavy rainfall also disrupted normal life in neighbouring Gurugram, where severe waterlogging stranded vehicles and slowed traffic on several major roads.

Congestion was reported on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway service lane near Narsinghpur, as well as in Basai, Umang Bhardwaj Chowk, Kadipur, Sector 10A and Sohna Road.

Authorities remained on alert as persistent rainfall continued to affect movement across several parts of the city.

Mumbai Trains Delayed, 11 Feared Trapped In Pimpri Chinchwad

In Maharashtra, rescue operations continued in Pimpri Chinchwad after a massive garbage mound collapsed following heavy rainfall, leaving 11 people feared trapped.

Mumbai was hit by another spell of heavy rain and thunderstorms after a brief pause, disrupting suburban train services and affecting thousands of office-goers.

Long-distance trains travelling towards Gujarat remained affected because of waterlogging along the Vasai-Virar section and at several locations in south Gujarat.

Rail services on the Mumbai-Pune route were also disrupted after landslides were reported in the Bhor Ghat section.

Nine Dead In Gujarat Rain, Thousands Shifted To Safety

Surat remained severely affected by torrential rainfall and flooding, with large parts of the city continuing to remain inundated.

Officials said at least nine people had died in rain-related incidents over the past few days.

Thousands of residents living in low-lying areas were evacuated and shifted to safer locations.

Authorities also distributed food packets to residents stranded inside waterlogged high-rise buildings as persistent rainfall continued to affect the city.

Rescue Operations Continue After Kerala Landslide

In Kerala’s Wayanad district, search operations continued for five people who went missing after a rain-soaked mound of excavated earth collapsed at a tunnel project site.

Chief Minister V D Satheesan visited the site to review the rescue operations, which were being hampered by intermittent rainfall.

Rescue teams continued searching for the missing people despite difficult weather conditions.

Flash Floods Hit Jammu And Kashmir, More Rain Forecast In Rajasthan

Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, prompting authorities to launch emergency response measures.

The worsening weather conditions in the region were also discussed during Amit Shah’s conversation with the chief minister.

In Rajasthan, the southwest monsoon remained active, with Ramganj Mandi in Kota district recording the state’s highest rainfall at 10 cm.

The IMD has forecast further rainfall across several districts over the next two to three days, raising concerns about additional flooding and disruption.

With the monsoon strengthening across northern, western and southern India, authorities in several states remained on alert as rescue operations continued and more heavy rainfall was forecast in the coming days.

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