Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Northern India; Yamuna River Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Northern India; Yamuna River Breaches Danger Mark in Delhi
IN · Published Sep 2, 2026
Northern India is experiencing widespread flooding due to heavy monsoon rains, with significant impacts reported in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab.
The Yamuna River in Delhi breached its danger mark on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 10,000 residents from low-lying areas to relief camps.

Impact & Risks

The flooding has caused significant disruption, including the evacuation of thousands of residents in Delhi and other affected areas. Landslides in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in fatalities, including three deaths in Mandi district, with two more individuals feared trapped. In Jammu and Kashmir, a woman and her daughter were killed when a wall collapsed due to heavy rains. Punjab has reported 30 deaths and the destruction of 150,000 hectares of crops, severely impacting livelihoods. Infrastructure damage and road closures have isolated mountainous regions, posing challenges for rescue and relief operations.

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