The 2026 Southwest Monsoon intensified sharply in mid-July, causing severe flooding and landslides across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 204.5 metres. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Red and Orange alerts for multiple states. Highways in Kullu-Manali and Shimla were blocked. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed multiple teams for rescue and relief operations. The 2026 Southwest Monsoon had registered a 10% surplus in June and intensified further in July, with above-normal rainfall forecast for northwest India.
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Severe Monsoon Floods Hit Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh; Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark; NDRF Deployed
Key Points
- The 2026 Southwest Monsoon intensified sharply in mid-July, causing severe flooding and landslides across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
- The Yamuna river in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 204.5 metres
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Red and Orange alerts for multiple states
- Highways in Kullu-Manali and Shimla were blocked
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed multiple teams for rescue and relief operations
- The 2026 Southwest Monsoon had registered a 10% surplus in June and intensified further in July, with above-normal rainfall forecast for northwest India
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• India monsoon floods (July 13, 2026): Delhi + Punjab + Haryana + HP; Yamuna above 204.5 m • IMD: Red + Orange alerts; NDRF deployed; HP highways blocked • SW Monsoon 2026: June was 10% surplus; intensifying in July • IMD: India Meteorological Department; HQ Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi; DG: M. Mohapatra
