The southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country, bringing widespread rainfall but also causing severe disruption across several states. Heavy showers on Thursday triggered floods, landslides, road cave-ins, building collapses and waterlogging, affecting normal life in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and other parts of the country.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall in several regions and issued weather alerts, including a red alert for Delhi, as authorities remain on high alert.

Road Cave-in in Ghaziabad

One of the major incidents was reported from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, where a road caved in after continuous rainfall. A car and a motorcycle fell into the pit created by the collapse. Waterlogging was reported across several parts of the city, with some roads submerged under nearly two feet of water. Power supply was also disrupted in multiple localities.

Heavy rain was also recorded in Meerut, Bahraich, Hapur, Lucknow, Ayodhya and several other districts.

Landslides Hit Uttarakhand

In Uttarakhand, persistent rainfall triggered landslides in Uttarkashi and Tehri districts, disrupting road connectivity and damaging infrastructure.

The Gangotri National Highway was blocked near Nagun after debris from a landslide covered the road, forcing authorities to suspend traffic while clearance operations continued. Reports of house collapses also emerged from rain-hit areas, while roads in Haridwar were submerged due to waterlogging.

Rescue teams and local administration remain deployed in vulnerable locations as heavy rainfall continues.

Flood Situation Worsens in Maharashtra

Maharashtra continued to face flood-like conditions in several districts. In Raigad's Panvel area, nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga River after floodwaters inundated an LPG bottling plant.

The district administration has urged residents not to touch or collect any floating cylinders due to the risk of explosions and accidents.

Meanwhile, rivers including the Mutha in Pune remained in spate, inundating low-lying areas and affecting traffic movement.

Heavy Rain Across Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh witnessed another intense spell of monsoon rainfall, with showers reported from more than 20 districts. Damoh recorded the highest rainfall of 1.75 inches during the past 24 hours.

In Khargone district, a young man was reportedly swept away by the strong current of the Ruparel River. Several roads remained submerged, while local authorities continued monitoring river levels and vulnerable locations.

Rajasthan and Gujarat Continue to Receive Rain

Eastern and southern Rajasthan also experienced heavy rainfall, with districts including Bharatpur, Udaipur, Alwar, Karauli and Chittorgarh reporting waterlogging and disrupted traffic.

In Gujarat, multiple weather systems remained active simultaneously, bringing heavy rain to districts such as Surat, Navsari and Gir Somnath. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a review meeting to assess the flood situation and preparedness across the state.

Delhi Records Heavy Downpour

The national capital witnessed intense rainfall on Thursday, resulting in widespread waterlogging in several areas, including Sangam Vihar and Badarpur.

In Rohini Sector 15, a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on a parked van, damaging the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Heavy waterlogging was also reported at a government school in Badarpur, disrupting normal activities.

Authorities Continue Relief Operations

Across the affected states, disaster response teams, police personnel and local administrations are engaged in rescue, evacuation and road clearance operations. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from swollen rivers and follow official weather advisories.

With the monsoon now covering the entire country and more rainfall forecast over the coming days, officials are closely monitoring flood-prone regions to minimise damage and ensure public safety.