Monsoon arrives in Delhi, flooded roads in Mumbai, Rudraprayag under water as rain fury hits India

Monsoon in India: The India Meteorological Department has issued multiple weather alerts, warning of more rain in several states over the coming days.

Updated on: Jul 2, 2026, 11:18:40 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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The southwest monsoon arrived in Delhi on Thursday morning, five days after its normal onset date of June 27, bringing rainfall and relief from hot and humid conditions. However, heavy rain also triggered landslides, flooding and disruptions in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh.

BMC warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai tonight.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts, warning of more rain in several states over the coming days.

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1. Delhi receives rain: After days of anticipation, the southwest monsoon finally arrived in Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing much-needed rainfall to the capital. The IMD had forecast showers and generally cloudy skies for the day.

2. Monsoon in Uttarakhand: The southwest monsoon spread across all parts of Uttarakhand on Wednesday. The meteorological department has issued an Orange alert for Thursday, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in five districts, including Dehradun.

3. Monsoon completes advance over Himachal Pradesh: The southwest monsoon also covered the entire state of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall over the next seven days and advised residents and tourists to remain alert because of the possibility of landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

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4. Lightning claims two lives in Uttar Pradesh: Two people died and eight others, including four children, suffered burn injuries after lightning struck at separate locations in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district on Wednesday, according to officials quoted by PTI.

5. Monsoon death toll rises in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka: Heavy monsoon rain left seven people dead across Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka on Wednesday. Landslides, flooded roads and transport disruptions affected normal life in several areas.

6. Heavy rain disrupts life in Mumbai: Mumbai, Thane and Palghar witnessed a second consecutive day of heavy rainfall. Several low-lying areas experienced waterlogging, while road traffic and suburban train services were disrupted after the eastern and western suburbs recorded between 90 mm and 99 mm of rainfall.

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BMC on Thursday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall during the night and into Friday morning.

7. Rains lash parts of south Gujarat: The IMD issued warning of heavy to very heavy precipitation with isolated extremely heavy rains in south Gujarat in its forecast till July 5, and fairly widespread to widespread showers in several districts till July 7.

8. Rain in Rajasthan: Multiple parts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall this week amid conditions favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon,IMD said.

9. Rain brings respite to Punjab and Haryana: Rainfall across several districts of Punjab and Haryana brought relief from the intense heat on Wednesday. Showers were reported from Mohali, Kharar, Pathankot, Patiala and Hoshiarpur in Punjab, while Ambala, Yamunanagar, Sonipat, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal and Chandigarh also received rain.

10. Flood in Arunachal Pradesh: Floods and heavy rainfall continued to affect Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited flood-hit areas in East Siang district as the state remained impacted by heavy rain, flash floods and landslides.

(With inputs from ANI, PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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