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Heavy rainfall in India’s national capital region led to at least five deaths, with residents advised to stay indoors due to waterlogging and closed schools and offices. Flight operations were also affected, with multiple flights diverted.
The Meteorological Department issued an alert after Delhi recorded over 100mm rain in an hour, causing traffic disruptions. Tragic incidents like drownings in drains and electrocutions occurred in the aftermath.
Severe flooding and landslides resulted in further casualties and missing persons across northern India, with rescue efforts ongoing in challenging conditions. Climate change has been pinpointed as a factor amplifying the impact of such extreme weather events.
In southern India, the state of Kerala faced devastating landslides, emphasizing the urgency for disaster preparedness and climate resilience efforts nationwide.