Monsoon covers all of India; nationwide rainfall deficit reduced to 14%

In Noida, roads in Sector 115, Sector 75, Sector 16 Film City, and surrounding areas remained underwater, forcing passengers to wade through water up to their knees. Widespread flooding was also seen in Ghaziabad, particularly in Shastri Nagar, Kaushambi, and Indirapuram, where flooded roads caused prolonged traffic jams and disrupted daily life. In one incident, a road collapsed near Atal Chowk in Vasundhara after heavy rains, causing a car and a scooter to fall into a ditch. This incident further highlighted the impact of the incessant downpour on the city's infrastructure.

Despite receiving one of the season's strongest spells, civil authorities stated that extensive preliminary cleaning of drainage systems before the season helped prevent large-scale flooding in several vulnerable spots, including the underpass area of NHPC Chowk.

Building Collapse and Issues in Gurugram

Heavy rains were also fatal in Rohini, northwest Delhi, where a four-story building under construction collapsed on Wednesday evening. The death toll rose to three after rescue teams discovered two more bodies overnight, according to PTI.

Neighboring Gurugram continued to battle severe flooding after receiving 115 mm of rain in the last 33 hours, with large parts of the city facing massive traffic jams. Major roads, including the Delhi-Jaipur Highway service lane near Narisingpur, Sohna Road, Kadipur, and Basai, remained congested for hours as several vehicles broke down and got stuck in flooded sections, leaving passengers in long queues. Municipal Corporation of Gurugram staff, the Gurugram Urban Development Authority, and traffic police worked throughout the night to pump out water and regulate traffic.

The city's drainage system came under pressure after receiving 83 mm of rain on Tuesday and another 32 mm on Wednesday.

Situation in Maharashtra

Heavy rains continued to affect large parts of Maharashtra, where rain-related incidents have claimed over 50 lives this monsoon season so far. Mumbai saw cloudy skies with relatively lighter rain after several days of continuous downpours. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the city recorded: Island City – 14.21 mm, Eastern Suburbs – 39.37 mm, Western Suburbs – 28.85 mm over the previous 24 hours.

IMD forecasts intermittent light to moderate rain during the day, with isolated heavy showers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Public transport has largely returned to normal, although suburban trains continue to be delayed by five to ten minutes. Western Railway officials confirmed no flooding between Vasai Road and Virar after several days of disruption. However, Mumbai-Pune rail services continue to face delays following recent landslides in the Bhor Ghat section.

Civil officials also reported that Tulsi Lake, one of Mumbai's seven drinking water reservoirs, began overflowing after heavy rains in its catchment area.

Flooding in Raigad and Thane

In the Raigad district of Maharashtra, about 3000 gas cylinders were washed away after a protective wall at the HPCL Patalganga gas plant collapsed due to heavy rains. Videos circulating on social media showed hundreds of cylinders floating in the overflowing Patalganga river, attracting a large crowd of onlookers. Officials stated that the incessant rains caused floodwaters to breach the plant's enclosure, allowing the strong current to wash the cylinders into the Patalganga river and the Harpada stream.

In the Thane district, monsoon-related incidents claimed three lives and led to the evacuation of nearly 800 people in the last week. According to district administration, victims were registered in the cities of Thane, Ambernath, and Mira Bhayandare, and 11 people were injured in various rain-related incidents this season. In the latest incident, two people, including a teenage girl, were injured after being struck by lightning in the Murbad taluka on Wednesday. Officials reported that both are receiving treatment and are not in danger. Authorities are also searching for two boys who drowned in separate incidents in Bhiwandi earlier this week.

Weather in Kerala and Uttarakhand

Heavy rains continued in Kerala throughout the day, prompting IMD to issue an orange alert for the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. Yellow alerts were also issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. The meteorological department noted that the orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall from 115 to 204 mm, while the yellow alert signifies rainfall from 64 to 115 mm. Downpours felled trees and damaged homes in several areas.

The death toll increased due to a landslide in Wayanad: rescuers found another body at the site of tunnel construction affected by the landslide, bringing the total number of fatalities to five. Four people remain missing, ANI reported. The landslide occurred near the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel project near Kalladi on July 7, burying workers under several feet of mud and debris. Among the deceased was Anmol Dodrai, a worker from Hunti district in Jharkhand. His body was transported to Ranchi and then brought to his native village. NDRF personnel and other rescue agencies continue searching for missing workers amidst thick mud and massive boulders.

Heavy rains also lashed Uttarakhand, causing landslides and widespread flooding. A landslide near Kaddukhala on National Highway 707A in Tehri Garhwal damaged an abandoned building after earthworks destabilized the hillside. Officials reported that nearby restaurants, roadside stalls, and temporary worker shelters were evacuated in advance as a precaution. Meanwhile, Haridwar experienced severe flooding after incessant night rains.

IMD issued a red alert for Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal for the next three hours, warning of heavy or very heavy rainfall in areas such as Laxar, Manglaur, Khanpur, Gumkhal, Dugada, Kotdwar, and Devrana. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers, streams, and landslide-prone areas.

Other Regions of India

Rescue teams extracted two more survivors from the debris of a waste management plant in Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune, bringing the total rescued to nine. The three-story structure collapsed on Wednesday after a huge mound of garbage fell on it, according to PTI. The operation is being conducted jointly by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Indian Army, the fire brigade, and local administration. Officials stated that rescue efforts continue to search for those still trapped.

In Gujarat, heavy rains continued to affect several areas. In the Sartan area of Surat, seawater entered residential neighborhoods after heavy rains, and roads in the Magob area remained flooded, affecting normal life. Residents reported serious disruptions in transport and daily activities.

IMD forecasts widespread heavy rains in the Northeast until July 14. According to the meteorological department: Assam and Meghalaya are likely to receive heavy or very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy downpours between July 10 and 14. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to experience heavy rains during the same period. Isolated heavy rain is also expected in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Visual materials show the swollen Brahmaputra River causing severe erosion in the Mognagat area of Dibrugarh, Assam, prompting authorities to initiate protective measures.

IMD forecasts heavy rain with strong winds in the Nilgiri region of Tamil Nadu. Moderate rainfall is also expected in areas along the Western Ghats, and Chennai is likely to be mostly cloudy with light rain in isolated places. Authorities advised residents in vulnerable hilly areas to remain vigilant regarding landslides, falling trees, and flooding. The meteorological department also issued a sea warning for fishermen in the Andaman Sea from July 10 to 12, forecasting winds up to 55 km/h and rough seas. IMD reported that Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab are expected to see isolated or scattered rainfall on July 10, with rainfall intensity gradually subsiding after the current spell.