Torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across northern and eastern India, with widespread flooding reported in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Overflowing rivers, submerged streets, and landslides have left residents stranded and local infrastructure overwhelmed.
In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, floodwaters surged to engulf a police outpost up to the first floor. Emergency crews from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed to rescue those trapped inside. “The situation here is terrifying,” said local resident Jayprakash Patel. “The Ganga river is rising rapidly. If this continues, the entire village will be underwater within the hour.”
Scenes from Ghatal in West Bengal showed residents wading through waist-deep water as boats navigated flooded streets. Buildings, including pharmacies and homes, were partially submerged. One local resident told reporters, “The water level has been rising for 45 days. Sometimes it goes down, then rises again. This is a national-level problem.”
Meanwhile, the eastern city of Patna also faced heavy downpours on Saturday, submerging markets and stalling business activity. Just days earlier, the northern town of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh suffered deadly flash floods, and on Friday a major landslide blocked roads, further complicating recovery efforts.
India’s monsoon season, which spans June to September, is vital to the country’s nearly $4 trillion economy. It delivers about 70% of the annual rainfall essential for agriculture and water supply. Nearly half of India’s farmland lacks irrigation and relies entirely on the monsoon for crop production.
However, excessive rainfall, especially in regions with ageing infrastructure and poor drainage systems, often leads to devastating floods, landslides, and waterlogging. This year’s rains have underscored the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and resilient urban planning.
As rains continue, officials remain on high alert in several states, with emergency response teams monitoring river levels and carrying out rescue operations where needed. For many communities, the struggle to cope with nature’s fury is far from over.
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