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India Floods: Punjab Declared Disaster-Affected State; Kashmir On Flood Alert, Here Are The Latest Updates

IMD has predicted that September is likely to see above-average rainfall. The monthly average rainfall in September is expected to be more than 109% of the long-period average of 167.9 mm.

by Ashmeet Guliani
India Floods: Punjab Declared Disaster-Affected State; Kashmir On Flood Alert, Here Are The Latest Updates

The monsoon has been relentless on India this year, with North India being impacted the most. From Punjab facing its worst flood in decades to urban flooding in Gurgaon, and now Kashmir sounding a flood alert, here are all the latest updates you should know.

India Floods: Punjab Declared Disaster-Affected State


The wrath of the monsoon, with its incessant rain, has been wreaking havoc across states. As per a report by The Times of India, Punjab has been declared a disaster-affected state, facing the worst floods in decades. It has impacted over 1,200 villages and lakhs of people. Reportedly, about 3.75 lakh acres of farmland, including paddy fields, have been submerged under water. Unfortunately, 30 people have also died. All Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have been directed to take adequate measures to control the situation. X user, @TheViditsharma, shared heartbreaking visuals of Punjab floods, showing how not just people but even innocent animals are being swept away due to the overflowing water. 

Not only in Punjab, heavy showers have also led to severe waterlogging on several roads in the Delhi-NCR region, especially in Gurgaon. Schools and offices in the city were shut on Tuesday as the situation got out of control. Many commuters were stuck in traffic for hours due to urban flooding on the roads.

Also Read: Gurgaon Floods: IMD Issues Orange Alert, Roads Waterlogged, Chaos At Sikanderpur Metro Station

Kashmir On Flood Alert


As per a report by Hindustan Times, the monsoon has now started wreaking havoc in Jammu and Kashmir as well. Authorities on Wednesday issued a flood alert for the region after the Jhelum river crossed the danger mark at Sangam in Anantnag and Pampore. All this followed two days of incessant rainfall. An X user, @shehjaar_, posted the visuals of the floods in Anantnag on their account. 


Reportedly, major highways have been closed by the authorities until the situation is under control. Furthermore, the water level at Sangam has breached the danger mark of 25 feet, which can cause potential flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities are now advising people not to venture close to water bodies. Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Kashmir, took to X to share the update. They wrote, “In response to the rainfall since yesterday, the gauges are increasing and may rise further. All the concerned Authorities are requested to remain alert and take necessary measures.”

For the uninitiated, the IMD has predicted that September is likely to see above-average rainfall. They have also warned of possible landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The monthly average rainfall in September is expected to be more than 109% of the long-period average of 167.9 mm.

Also Read: September Rainfall Set To Exceed 109% Of Normal In India; IMD Warns Of Flash Floods & Landslides

We hope the situation in all these affected areas comes under control soon. Until then, stay safe, remain alert, and avoid unnecessary travel to flood-hit regions.

Cover Image Courtesy: @ManmohitSandhu/ X and @shehjaar_/X

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First Published: September 03, 2025 7:33 PM