Continuous monsoon rain across north Bengal, Sikkim and Bhutan has pushed up water levels in several rivers, triggering flash floods in parts of the Dooars and causing concern among the administration and local residents.
The weather department has warned that gusty winds of up to 70 kmph, lightning and heavy rainfall could disrupt transport, damage power infrastructure and affect standing crops in several parts of the country.
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has announced temporary traffic restrictions on National Highway-10.
Heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and adjoining areas on Thursday, leading to mishaps, waterlogging, and traffic snarls at several locations in the city.
Visuals from the place showed trees uprooted and littered across the streets, some even landing on vehicles parked underneath.
The monsoon regained momentum in Kolkata with the city recording 69.3 millimetres of rainfall between Monday and Tuesday morning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Rainfall on Monday led to a notable drop in Delhi's maximum temperature, according to a statement issued by the India Meteorological Department.
After a brief respite, parts of West Bengal are bracing for another round of thunderstorms and heavy rain beginning Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow alerts for several districts in the southern region and warnings of heavy to very heavy rain in the north.
Widespread rain across Uttar Pradesh and the catchment areas of Nepal over the past 48 hours has resulted in a flood-like situation in the state.
Several districts in West Bengal are expected to witness heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next few days, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing weather warnings ahead of the annual Rath Yatra celebrations on Friday.
