Heavy Rainfall Triggers Chaos Across North India: Landslides in Kedarnath, Urban Flooding in Bhopal and Indore

Severe monsoon conditions continue to wreak havoc across North India, with multiple states witnessing destructive rainfall. In Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, relentless rain has triggered landslides, blocking the Kedarnath Yatra route. A viral video shows pilgrims screaming as boulders tumble down near Sonprayag, forcing authorities to halt the pilgrimage. SDRF teams are working round-the-clock to manage the danger and guide devotees through the treacherous terrain. In Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is submerged following heavy rainfall. Streets, homes, and businesses are inundated, with visuals from Alpana Tiraha showing hotel lifts underwater and locals struggling to clear floodwaters. Similarly, in Indore, flash floods swept away vegetables and goods from roadside markets. Residents report this as the heaviest rain in two decades. Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, cloudbursts have devastated towns like Kullu and Manali. Cars were swept away, buildings collapsed, and panic-stricken locals fled rising waters. In Kathua, Jammu, two people trapped in Ujj River were rescued after an intense operation. The Alaknanda River’s water level has risen dangerously, submerging a 15-foot statue of Lord Shiva in Rudraprayag. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to stay away from riversides. With monsoon rains set to continue, caution remains critical.