Heavy rains continue to pour in northern India, causing landslides and floods that have swept through several states and disrupted daily life.

On Wednesday, Jammu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab experienced heavy rainfall, while Indian-administered Kashmir was isolated after main roads, including the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, were closed due to repeated landslides.

In Jammu, river levels rose due to floods, increasing the risk of further flooding. In Katra, at the foothills at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the annual Hindu pilgrimage to the mountain shrine was suspended after the base camp experienced heavy rains in the past 24 hours.

These developments come as the region is still recovering from last month’s disasters, which claimed at least 125 lives and injured dozens due to floods and landslides in Kashmir.

The capital, New Delhi, was not spared from the harsh weather, as the water level of the Yamuna River, flowing from the Himalayas, exceeded the red mark on Tuesday, prompting warnings of possible floods.

Traffic was also paralyzed in waterlogged streets, and the Indian Meteorological Department forecasted above-average rainfall in September, warning of increased risks of landslides and flash floods in northern states.

These disasters are part of a severe monsoon wave that swept South Asia in recent months, leaving a trail of human tragedies and infrastructure damage.