Monsoon Fury Strikes 22 Indian States, Weather Alert Issued

Heavy monsoon rains have battered 22 states across India, prompting the Central Meteorological Department to issue a nationwide weather alert. The deluge has caused widespread flooding and waterlogging in several districts. Authorities warned of potential landslides and urged residents to stay indoors. The Char Dham Yatra, a major pilgrimage circuit, has been suspended in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh due to unsafe conditions. Uttar Pradesh is also bracing for possible floods as river levels rise.