North India floods: Heavy rain batters J&K, Himachal, Haryana; Delhi on alert

Relentless monsoon rains have caused widespread disruption across North India. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Chenab and Doodh Ganga rivers have swelled, with water levels in Srinagar reaching a point not seen since 2014. Himachal Pradesh has been devastated by rains since June, with Manali being the worst-hit. In Haryana, the Yamuna river is in spate, increasing the flood threat downstream in Delhi. The national capital is on high alert as the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark, leading to waterlogging and evacuations in low-lying areas like Yamuna Bazaar. Residents have been forced to abandon their homes, with one saying, "Everybody has abandoned their homes...They've been forced to leave their homes." People fear a repeat of the 2023 flood devastation as more rain is expected.