By Ankit Sharma

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This year’s monsoon has battered large parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Floods and landslides have already claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure, and the damage continues as these states witness fresh spells of heavy rainfall.In the national capital Delhi, heavy rain in August and again earlier this month submerged low-lying areas and threw life out of gear. Gurugram was completely flooded, with viral videos showing cars stranded and floating on waterlogged roads..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;} The area around Red Fort was left under waist-deep water, forcing road closures and blocking movement. Adding to the crisis, the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark on multiple occasions due to intense rain, triggering fears of flooding across the city.In Mumbai, persistent rainfall has led to severe waterlogging. Last month, the monorail broke down due to inundation, while subways and arterial roads were submerged, leaving commuters stranded. Hyderabad also witnessed heavy and intense rain throughout the weekend – roads were completely flooded, and two men went missing in separate incidents during the downpour. On Tuesday, several states again reported fresh destruction and chaos triggered by overnight rains.HIMACHAL PRADESHHeavy rain battered Himachal Pradesh once again, triggering floods and landslides in multiple districts. In Mandi, rainfall that began at 11 pm on Monday intensified by 1 am, forcing residents out of their homes in panic. The overflowing Sauli Khad river inundated the Dharampur bus depot, submerging the entire premises. Floodwaters swept away buses, cars and two-wheelers parked there, and several houses were also flooded. Dharampur DSP Sanjeev Sood said evacuation continued through the night, with no deaths reported so far.Elsewhere in Shimla, a massive landslide in Himland trapped several vehicles and blocked a major road, severely disrupting traffic. Authorities have suspended all adventure sports, including rafting and paragliding, in Kullu till September 30 due to the risk of flash floods. At least three people were killed in a landslide in the Nihri area of Mandi district, where debris from a cliff collapsed onto a house. Two people have been rescued, while operations are still underway. Since the onset of the monsoon season on June 20, a total of 409 people have died in rain-related incidents and road accidents in Himachal Pradesh, while 41 remain unaccounted for. Among those killed, 180 people died in road accidents. So far, the state has suffered a loss of Rs 4,504 crore, as per official statistics.JHARKHANDIn Ranchi, heavy rain through Monday caused severe waterlogging across the city. The most alarming incident occurred under the Kanta Toli flyover, where accumulated water weakened the ground. A Scorpio N vehicle passing through sank more than 30 percent into the road surface due to subsidence.The driver, unaware of the danger, was rescued by local residents. While the SUV was damaged, no injuries or casualties were reported. The water had reportedly been stagnant for hours, causing the ground to cave in.UTTARAKHANDHeavy overnight rain in Uttarakhand has caused widespread damage, submerging roads, damaging houses and shops, and washing away a bridge early on Tuesday. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said, “Damage has been reported from Sahastradhara and Mal Devta in Dehradun, and also from Mussoorie. Two to three people are said to be missing in Dehradun. A death has been reported from Mussoorie and is being verified.” The continuous downpour also led to a cloudburst in Karligad, Sahastradhara. The district administration launched rescue and relief operations, shifting local residents to safer locations during the night. DM Savin Bansal took charge immediately, coordinating with various departments and dispatching rescue teams to the site. Teams from SDRF, NDRF, and PWD, equipped with JCBs and other necessary equipment, carried out rescue operations. Some shops were swept away in the incident, though no loss of life has been reported. However, two people are still missing, and search operations are ongoing. The district administration is on alert mode, with all IRS-linked departments actively engaged. SDM Kumkum Joshi reached the site during the night under DM instructions. In Dehradun, a large portion of a bridge on the Dehradun-Vikasnagar National Highway collapsed due to the continuous rainfall. In Prem Nagar, a youth trapped in the raging Tons river clung to an electricity pole to save himself. Teams from the NDRF and police rushed to the spot and, after hours of effort, managed to rescue him safely. Considering the heavy rainfall, the Dehradun DM has declared a holiday in all schools from Class 1 to 12. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over shops being damaged in Sahastradhara, saying he is in constant touch with district authorities and personally monitoring the situation. “I pray to God for everyone’s safety,” he wrote in Hindi on X.JAMMU AND KASHMIRIn Rajouri district, the newly constructed Kotranka-Khawas road spanning 32 km has suffered extensive damage due to continuous rain and landslides over the past two weeks. Built in 2023-24, the road is a vital link between Kotranka subdivision and Khawas tehsil, but has remained completely closed for 15 days. The disruption has caused immense hardship, with students unable to attend school and patients struggling to reach hospitals. “For the past 15 days, the road has been closed. Elderly and school children are facing difficulties. No one from the administration has come to repair the road. We request that the road be restored,” said Jatinder Sharma, a resident of Badhal village. Land subsidence has worsened the crisis, severely damaging at least seven houses. In one shocking case, a two-storey house shifted about 50 metres from its original site while still standing upright, triggering panic. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kotranka, Dilmir Choudhary, said residents have been evacuated and essential supplies, including food, are being provided. Relief and compensation efforts are underway. In Poonch, nearly 400 residents of Kalaban village in Mendhar subdivision were shifted to temporary shelters after several houses developed cracks due to continuous rainfall.- EndsPublished By: Nakul AhujaPublished On: Sep 16, 2025Tune InMust Watch