Flood Risk Mounts as Heavy Rains Lash Several States

18-Jul-2025 11:54 AM

New Delhi. Continuous heavy monsoon rains in several states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh have led to flooding in fields and increased the risk of riverine floods.

As water levels in many dams and reservoirs rise, authorities have started opening gates, causing increased water flow into downstream areas.

The situation is also deteriorating in Bihar, Bengal, and Jharkhand due to persistent heavy rains. The Meteorological Department has forecast further heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi.

In Madhya Pradesh, torrential rains in districts like Satna, Mandsaur, Rewa, and Dhar have disrupted normal life. The stagnant water in fields is raising concerns about potential damage to Kharif crops. Agricultural experts warn that the continued rainfall could hamper sowing operations.

In Uttar Pradesh, heavy rainfall in districts including Kanpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, and Varanasi has caused the Ganga River to rise above the danger mark, submerging fields in low-lying areas and worrying farmers.

In Rajasthan’s Kota and nearby areas, excess water has also pooled in agricultural fields, threatening crop health. The state has otherwise seen a notable increase in Kharif sowing this season, which is still underway.

Earlier rainfall was lacking in eastern India, but the monsoon has now become active in many regions. Southern states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are witnessing good rainfall.

However, many districts in Andhra Pradesh are still facing a severe drought and are in urgent need of significant rainfall. In Gujarat, most regions have received adequate rains, except for the northern part.

Nationwide, the overall Kharif crop sowing area is ahead of last year, but uneven rainfall has created a mixed scenario—drought conditions in some areas and flood threats in others.