Weather Update 8 September 2025: The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of thunderstorms and lightning in Himachal. At the same time, Delhi-NCR also warned of thunderstorms. Floods in Punjab have deteriorated.
Heavy Rain Alert: In many states of the country, the rain and flood crisis is not taking the name of stopping. Rain has become a disaster for the people. The situation in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan still remain serious. Due to continuous rains, people are facing a lot of problems.
Yellow alert of storm and lightning continues
On Monday, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of thunderstorms and lightning in Himachal Pradesh. This time the state has suffered the most loss in the monsoon. From June 20 to September 7, heavy rains, cloudburst and landslides have been damaged by about Rs 4,080 crore. So far 366 people have died. Currently, 826 roads are closed in the state, including national highways like NH-3 and NH-305.
Things worsened due to severe floods in Punjab
The situation is bad due to severe floods in Punjab. There was rain in some parts on Sunday, but was slightly lower than the previous days. Hundreds of villages were submerged here due to the floods of Sutlej, Vyas and Ravi rivers and floods of seasonal drains. So far, 48 people have died and 1.76 lakh hectares of crops have been destroyed. Education Minister Harjot Bains said that all schools, colleges and universities of the state will open again from September 8.
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Thunder alert on Monday
The Meteorological Department in Delhi has given thunderstorm alert on Monday. The water level of the Yamuna river had gone above the danger mark due to heavy rains, but it decreased to 205.33 meters on Sunday night. In Jammu and Kashmir, rain has caused heavy havoc. Many areas are completely cut, roads are closed and power-water supply is stalled. NDRF and administration teams are engaged in relief work. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon visit the state.