Monsoon Highlights: Rivers swell, bridges collapse as rainfall intensifies in parts of north India

Swollen Beas river following incessant rains, in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh.

Weather highlights: Several parts of north India, including the national capital experienced a deluge on Saturday, and Sunday morning as heavy rains pelted the region. The downpour resulted in waterlogging in significant road stretches and commuters encountering severe traffic congestion.  Read | Monsoon woes: Delhi wakes up to heavy rain; flashfloods alert for Himachal Pradesh

In a similar vein, certain areas in Kerala, also faced torrential rain during the morning hours, leading to traffic snarls and waterlogging in low-lying regions.

Video: Car swept away in Himachal Pradesh's Beas river amid heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has attributed the widespread rainfall to the interaction between a Western Disturbance and monsoonal winds.