The southwest monsoon remained active across large parts of the country on Thursday, triggering floods, waterlogging and landslides in several states. Assam reported the highest loss of life over the past 24 hours, while heavy rainfall continued to affect Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the Himalayan region, prompting weather alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 10 people died in flood-related incidents during the last 24 hours, taking the total flood death toll in the state this year to 41. More than 6.53 lakh people across 11 districts remain affected as swollen rivers continue to inundate villages, damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life. Relief and rescue operations are underway in several flood-hit areas.

In Uttar Pradesh, continuous rainfall over recent days has pushed several rivers close to or above danger levels. The Sharda River in Lakhimpur Kheri is flowing above the danger mark, leading to flooding in villages along its banks. Reports of crocodiles entering roads and agricultural fields from overflowing rivers have also emerged, prompting local authorities to issue precautionary advisories. Weather warnings remain in place for multiple districts as authorities monitor the evolving situation.

Madhya Pradesh is also witnessing an active monsoon spell due to multiple weather systems operating simultaneously. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts, with the possibility of localized flooding, waterlogging and disruption of road traffic. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert as rainfall activity is expected to continue over the next 24 to 48 hours.

In Jammu and Kashmir, two people, a mother and her son, died after being swept away by floodwaters in Bandipora district while reportedly collecting firewood near a stream. Local authorities recovered the bodies and urged residents to avoid venturing near swollen streams and rivers during periods of intense rainfall.

The impact of the monsoon was visible in several other states as well. In Chhattisgarh, authorities opened the gates of the Minimata Bango Dam following rising water levels. In Bihar, erosion along the banks of the Kosi River continued to threaten nearby settlements, while Himachal Pradesh reported fresh landslides that disrupted traffic on highways in hilly areas. Rescue and restoration teams have been deployed in affected regions to clear debris and restore connectivity.

The IMD has forecast that active monsoon conditions will persist across large parts of the country over the next two days. For July 24, heavy rainfall is expected over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and parts of Central India, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in parts of Rajasthan. Yellow alerts have also been issued for several northeastern and eastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.

On July 25, the weather department has predicted heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and several northeastern states. Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected in parts of Chhattisgarh and East Rajasthan.

The IMD has advised residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall and follow advisories issued by local administrations. Authorities across affected states have also appealed to people living near rivers and low-lying areas to stay alert as water levels continue to fluctuate.