Unprecedented flooding in Delhi's regions due to excessive rains leads to Yamuna river surpassing critical water levels.

Floods Wreak Havoc Across India, Jammu and Kashmir

A series of devastating floods have swept across several regions of India, causing immense destruction and loss of life. The monsoon season of 2025 has been particularly harsh, with the Jhelum river in Srinagar breaching its embankment due to torrential rain, and the Ratle hydroelectric power project on the Chenab river experiencing a landslide, trapping people under debris.

Authorities in Srinagar have urged people to evacuate their homes due to the flooding, and residential areas in the city have been submerged. The deluge has spurred authorities to release water pent up in dams, further flooding areas in both India and neighbouring Pakistan.

The historic Red Fort in Delhi, a symbol of the city's rich history, has seen people wading through floodwaters, carrying an idol of Lord Ganesha for immersion in the river waters as part of an annual ritual. However, the situation in the capital is also grave, with the Yamuna river passing the danger mark on Tuesday, and the Central Water Commission describing it as 'severe'. The historic Loha Pul, or Iron Bridge, spanning the Yamuna in the older part of Delhi, has been shut by authorities.

The floods have not spared the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, where many rivers have crossed danger levels due to heavy rain. Crops across tens of thousands of hectares have been destroyed in the breadbasket state of Punjab, where 37 people have died since August began.

However, there is some positive news. Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has stated that the Jhelum river is climbing at a slower rate than feared. Indian weather officials have forecast showers to ease off on Thursday, with moderate rain expected in Jammu and Kashmir and the state of Uttarkhand.

The Indian government announced measures to minimize the damage from floods in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir on August 25, 2025. The administration in Jammu and Kashmir is closely monitoring the situation, working tirelessly to rescue those trapped and provide aid to those affected.

As the floodwaters recede, the extent of the damage will become clear, but one thing is certain: the people of India are facing a formidable challenge, and their resilience and spirit will be tested as they rebuild their lives and communities.

Unprecedented flooding in Delhi's regions due to excessive rains leads to Yamuna river surpassing critical water levels.