Rivers swell, dams overflow as heavy rains lash several states

As monsoon rains continue to batter various parts of India, several states are grappling with the aftermath of severe weather conditions, including flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts.

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The situation has led to numerous casualties, stranded pilgrims, and widespread infrastructure damage, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations across affected regions.

On Sunday, western and central parts of India experienced heavy rainfall, causing significant disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in eastern, northeastern, and northern parts of the country on Monday. Isolated places in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.

The situation in Himachal Pradesh remains grim as the death toll from recent flash floods triggered by cloudbursts has risen to 11, with two more bodies recovered from the Mandi district. Over 40 people are still missing following a series of cloudbursts in Kullu,Mandi, and Shimla districts on July 31.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with 410 rescuers from various agencies, including the Army, NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, CISF, Himachal Pradesh Police, and home guards, involved in the search efforts.