Heavy rains have disrupted normal life across parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with rising river levels, waterlogging and road blockages reported in several areas.
In Madhya Pradesh, water levels in rivers around Satna and Chitrakoot are continuing to rise, leading to waterlogging in several areas.
Authorities have declared all schools and colleges in Satna closed today amid the worsening conditions.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for 67 districts, with heavy rainfall warnings for 15 districts, including Mathura and Agra.
Schools will remain closed today in Ballia, Varanasi, Sonbhadra, Lakhimpur Kheri and Chitrakoot.
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and adjoining Gangetic regions is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar. The weather system is likely to remain active until September 5.
In Uttarakhand, the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Nainital, Bageshwar and Dehradun, while a yellow alert is in place for the remaining districts. Rain is expected to continue for the next three days.
Heavy rain has also disrupted road connectivity in the state. The Lakshman Jhula-Neelkanth road in Rishikesh has been blocked by debris, while the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi has been closed.
See the status of monsoon clouds on the satellite map
Weather pictures from across the country
In Birsinghpur, MP, a python that was swept away by floodwaters in the Sitava River was seen climbing a tree to save its life
In Lucknow, UP, a road developed a 10-foot-deep sinkhole due to rain. A bike rider fell into it and was seriously injured.
In Chandasi village of Patna, the Chandasi-Chandausi road has been washed away at several places due to the strong current of the Punpun River.
Three people died after being buried under debris in Badyuda village of Hawalbagh in Almora, Uttarakhand.
Heavy rains in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, led to waterlogging in Kundla Vasundhara Colony.
The river suddenly overflowed in Papadgad, Uttarkashi.
