Heavy rains battered north India on July 29, 2025, claiming five lives and causing widespread disruption, with Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district reeling from catastrophic flash floods triggered by a cloudburst. The deluge killed three people, including a mother and son, buried over 20 vehicles, and damaged homes in areas like Jail Road, Saini Mohalla, and Zonal Hospital. One woman remains missing, with 15-20 people rescued, according to Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan.

The NDRF, police, and home guards are clearing debris, while 269 roads, including three national highways (NH-21, NH-154, NH-70), remain blocked, stranding tourists between Mandi and Manali.

Delhi faced severe waterlogging and traffic chaos after heavy showers, with a tragic wall collapse in Civil Lines killing a 40-year-old woman, Meera, and her son Ganpath. Despite PWD Minister Parvesh Verma’s claims of improved drainage, waterlogging persisted at Minto Bridge.

Rajasthan saw flood-like conditions, with rivers overflowing in Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar, submerging villages and closing the Baran-Jhalawar highway. Schools shut in 14 districts as the state recorded 85% excess rainfall.

Punjab and Haryana also faced heavy downpours, with Gurdaspur receiving 96.7 mm of rain.

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