India faces infrastructure and humanitarian challenges amid heavy rainfall

Across several Indian cities, the monsoon season is intensifying, leading to widespread infrastructure challenges and tragic human losses. Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur are grappling with waterlogging and traffic disruptions, with key road stretches underwater after intense downpours.
The Meteorological Department reports heavy rainfall in Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, and Ajmer, with the monsoon expected to remain active across eastern Rajasthan. However, the monsoon’s effects have extended far beyond the state’s borders, causing casualties and property damage.
Tragic losses have been reported in Telangana, where eight people were found dead after being swept away in floodwaters. Another distressing incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, where a woman lost her life when her mud house collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
Further south, Gujarat experienced waterlogging after heavy rainfall in several parts of the state. An alarming 302 mm of rainfall was reported in Mahuva taluka, Surat district. The situation is equally critical in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where significant rainfall led to dams overflowing and the evacuation of villagers from areas prone to landslides.
Himachal Pradesh has been issued warnings for heavy rain, leading to landslides, flash floods, and disrupted transportation. The cost of the rains to the state is estimated to be Rs 5,492 crore, revealing the economic impact of such extreme weather conditions.
Even the capital, Delhi, hasn’t been spared, with moderate rainfall leading to a dip in the temperature. Meanwhile, rains in Haryana and Punjab have also caused the mercury to fall below normal.
These widespread incidents illustrate the acute need for effective disaster management and robust infrastructure, especially in monsoon-prone areas. As the monsoon continues to remain active, officials urge residents to exercise caution and abide by safety guidelines to minimise loss of life and property.

Rajasthan:

• Heavy rains have caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
• The Meteorological Department predicts that the monsoon will remain active in Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Kota divisions, with a possibility of heavy rains.
• Amta in Baran recorded the maximum rainfall at 32.5 mm, while Kota recorded 32.4 mm, Alwar 24.4 mm, and Ajmer 24.3 mm.

Telangana:

• Eight people were swept away in flood waters in Mulugu district due to heavy rains.
• Telangana has been receiving heavy rains for the past several days, resulting in inundation of low-lying areas and disruption of road links.
  Jammu and Kashmir:
• A woman was killed when her mud house collapsed due to heavy rains in Udhampur district.
• Heavy rains have caused a footbridge to wash away in Doda and the roof of another house to collapse in Poonch district.

Gujarat:

• Heavy rains in several parts of south and central Gujarat have caused waterlogging.
• The State Emergency Operations Centre reported that 19 talukas received more than 100 millimetres of rain over a 30-hour period.
• Mahuva taluka of Surat district received a staggering 302 mm rainfall.

Maharashtra:

• Raigad district witnessed heavy showers with five talukas recording more than 200 mm rainfall.
• A landslide occurred in Tajpur village in Alibag taluka, but no casualties were reported.

Himachal Pradesh:

• The Meteorological Office has warned of heavy rain which may lead to landslides, flash floods, and increased water flow in rivers and drains.
• So far, 183 persons have died in rain-related incidents and road accidents since the monsoon hit the state.

Delhi:

• Parts of Delhi received heavy to moderate rain with the minimum temperature settling at 26.6 degrees Celsius.
• The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 35 degrees Celsius.
  Haryana and Punjab:
• Many parts of Haryana and Punjab received rain, causing the temperature to fall slightly below normal.
• Earlier this month, both states were flooded following heavy rains. According to official data, 43 people died in Punjab and 40 in Haryana due to rain-related incidents.