• Widespread flooding has evacuated 10,000 people from river banks in Delhi.
• At least 130 fatalities reported in August, with continued risks from heavy rain.
• The Yamuna River has breached its danger mark, prompting further evacuations.
• Crops over 150,000 hectares destroyed in Punjab due to the deluge.
• Ongoing weather forecasts predict more rain and thunderstorms in affected areas.

Severe flooding has affected several parts of northern India as thunderstorms continue to impact the region. Local media report that nearly 10,000 people have been evacuated from the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi, where the river has breached its danger level, according to both Reuters and TRT Global.

The ongoing monsoon season has been particularly deadly, claiming at least 130 lives in August alone as heavy rains have washed away villages and critical infrastructure. Key regions affected include Jammu, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, where the Chenab and Tawi rivers have risen above danger marks in multiple areas, according to Dawn. The situation has led to landslides that have further isolated communities.

As rainfall continues, further fatalities have been reported. On Wednesday alone, five individuals died due to landslides in Jammu and Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the severe impact of the conditions, as stated by Dawn. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rain in the region, with expectations for more downpours.

In Punjab, where heavy rainfall has devastated agriculture, officials reported the destruction of up to 150,000 hectares of cropland and around 30 fatalities since August. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities have released water from dams, exacerbating flooding in both India and Pakistan, according to Reuters.

With authorities emphasizing the need for caution, educational institutions in flooded areas have been ordered closed, and residents are advised to remain indoors. The administration continues to monitor the situation closely as public safety remains a primary concern, as noted by Reuters.