India battles monsoon mayhem: J&K death toll rises to 41; large tracts of land in north inundated

India battles monsoon mayhem: J&K death toll rises to 41; large tracts of land in north inundated

Large swathes of land in the northern Indian plains, especially in Punjab, were inundated by snow-fed rivers from the Himalayas and rivulets flowing in spate following incessant showers in their upstream, forcing train cancellations and school closures. The death toll in the rain-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir rose to 41 on Wednesday (August 27, 2025), with … Read more

More rain expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand on August 15: IMD

More rain expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand on August 15: IMD

Beas river in full spate due to torrential rains, in Mandi on August 14, 2023 | Photo Credit: ANI The heavy rain that wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand is likely to continue into Tuesday before reducing by the end of the day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on August 14. At least … Read more