At least five more people died in rain-related incidents across India on 10 July 2026, even as parts of the country including Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan experienced a dry day after days of incessant heavy showers. The fatalities occurred as landslides blocked highways in hill states and floods in northeastern states forced evacuations.
Landslides block highways in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
In Uttarakhand, multiple landslides triggered by continuous rainfall blocked key highways, including the Rishikesh-Badrinath and Rishikesh-Gangotri routes. According to state disaster response officials, at least three people were killed in separate incidents in Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts when debris crushed vehicles and houses. Rescue teams are working to clear the roads, but authorities have advised against non-essential travel.
In Himachal Pradesh, two deaths were reported from Kullu and Mandi districts, where landslides swept away homes and disrupted traffic on the Chandigarh-Manali highway. The state government has deployed National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to assist local administration. A spokesperson for the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority stated, “We are monitoring the situation closely and have opened relief camps for affected families.”
Floods in Mizoram, Tripura trigger mass evacuations
In Mizoram, heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, leading to flooding in low-lying areas of Aizawl and neighbouring districts. Over 2,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, according to the Mizoram Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department. The state has recorded 12 flood-related deaths since the monsoon intensified last week.
Tripura also faced severe flooding, with the Khowai and Gomati rivers breaching their banks. Officials reported that more than 1,500 residents were relocated from affected villages in Khowai and Sepahijala districts. The Tripura government has set up 25 relief camps and is distributing food and drinking water. A senior official from the Tripura Revenue Department said, “We are ensuring all necessary aid reaches those displaced. The flood situation remains critical, but no further casualties have been reported today.”
Dry spell in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan after heavy rains
After days of torrential downpours, Delhi-NCR and parts of Rajasthan saw a dry day on 10 July. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that the monsoon trough has shifted slightly, providing temporary relief. However, the IMD has issued a warning for possible heavy rainfall in the region over the next 48 hours. The dry spell allowed authorities to assess damage from previous rains, which had caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in the national capital.
Overall impact and response
The latest deaths bring the total rain-related fatalities in India this monsoon season to over 200. The NDRF has been deployed across multiple states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura, to assist with rescue and relief operations. Central government teams are coordinating with state administrations to restore connectivity and provide emergency supplies. The IMD has forecast more heavy rainfall in parts of the western Himalayas and northeastern states over the next 24 hours, urging continued vigilance.
