Tag: #Monsoon2025

Rain Paralyses North India: Dozens Dead, Highways Cut Off, Houses Swept Away

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Rain Paralyses North India: Dozens Dead, Highways Cut Off, Houses Swept Away

Rain Paralyses North India | Yamuna Floods Delhi, J&K Cloudbursts, Himachal Landslides By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 North India in Crisis: The Monsoon Turns Deadly North India is facing one of its worst monsoon disasters in recent memory. Torrential rains, cloudbursts, and swollen rivers have left dozens dead, thousands homeless, and key transport arteries severed. From Punjab’s submerged districts to Ladakh’s rare deluge, the region is battling nature’s fury on a scale not seen in decades. State-by-State Impact Breakdown Punjab: Worst Flood in 40 Years 29 confirmed deaths…

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Delhi–NCR Rain Fury: Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark, Gurgaon Flooded After Record Rainfall

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Delhi–NCR Rain Fury: Yamuna Crosses Danger Mark, Gurgaon Flooded After Record Rainfall

Yamuna Above Danger Mark, Gurgaon Underwater After Cloudburst-Like Downpour By: Javid Amin | 02 Sep 2025 The National Capital Region is once again grappling with the fury of the monsoon. On Tuesday morning, the Yamuna river breached the danger mark, prompting urgent evacuations in low-lying parts of Delhi, while neighbouring Gurgaon was left paralysed after record rainfall submerged its arterial roads. Yamuna Above Danger Mark At Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge, the Yamuna swelled to 205.75 metres, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Officials warned that the river could reach…

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Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

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Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

From Doda to Leh: Himalayan Districts Reel Under Record-Breaking Rain By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 A Monsoon Like No Other August 2025 will be remembered as the month when the skies unleashed unprecedented fury over the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir recorded 319.3 mm rainfall in August — a 73% surplus, the 6th wettest August since 1901. Ladakh, usually known for its arid cold desert, was drenched — a 930% surplus, with Kargil receiving 1,530% above normal rain. These are not just numbers. They mark a tectonic shift in…

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Ravaged Jammu Stares at a Relentless Monsoon Onslaught

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Ravaged Jammu Stares at a Relentless Monsoon Onslaught

Jammu in the Eye of the Storm By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 The Jammu division, often described as the cultural and economic gateway of Jammu & Kashmir, is facing one of its darkest monsoon seasons in decades. Already reeling from a series of floods, cloudbursts, and deadly landslides since mid-August, the region has been placed under another red alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts on September 2, extending the crisis well into early September. This isn’t just…

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After the Rain: Kashmir Braces for Hot, Humid Spell Amid Climate Whiplash

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After the Rain: Kashmir Braces for Hot, Humid Spell Amid Climate Whiplash

MeT predicts brief relief before hot, sticky weather returns; experts urge preparedness for flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 July 2025 After a three-day spell of much-needed rainfall cooled Jammu & Kashmir following an unprecedented heatwave, the region is now bracing for a return to hot and humid conditions starting Friday, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The recent downpours, which began Monday evening, brought temperatures back to below-normal levels across the Kashmir Valley and parts of the Jammu division. However, meteorologists…

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