Severe weather conditions have gripped several parts of North India with reports of cloudbursts, floods, and landslides. In Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, a cloudburst in Panwi early this morning triggered a sudden rise in the water level of the Sutlej River. Dramatic visuals showed water and debris gushing down the hills, leading to a flood-like situation downstream. Authorities have issued alerts for low-lying areas while the IMD has sounded a red alert in Chamba and Kangra, and an orange alert in Mandi, Kullu, and Manali. The Beas River also swelled dangerously, flooding the Chandigarh–Manali National Highway. Several structures, including shops, a hotel, and homes in Bahang area, were washed away, and residents have been shifted to safer locations.Meanwhile, in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district, a car lost control and fell into a drain near Kherwada late last night. Rescue teams managed to pull out the vehicle, but details about the passengers remain unclear. In Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district, a massive landslide blocked a road where several vehicles were parked. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.The extreme weather has disrupted daily life, damaged infrastructure, and raised concerns over worsening monsoon-related disasters across the region.

