Extreme rainfall floods Kolkata, leaving at least 12 people dead
At least 12 people died after record breaking rains flooded Kolkata, West Bengal on September 23, 2025, leaving roads inundated, transport paralyzed, and power disrupted.
At least 18 dead, 16 missing after cloudbursts and landslides in northern India
At least 18 people were killed and 16 reported missing after cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rains struck Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, India, on September 15–16, 2025. Authorities said more than 900 residents were stranded as roads and bridges were destroyed by flash floods.
Severe flooding in Punjab kills 24, inundates 1 000 villages and damages 60 000 ha of farmland
Severe flooding affecting Punjab since mid-August has killed 24 people, inundated over 1 000 villages, and damaged more than 60 000 ha (148 260 acres) of farmland as of August 30, 2025.
At least 30 killed as landslide strikes Vaishno Devi route during extreme rainfall in Jammu, India
Severe monsoon rains caused a devastating landslide near Katra, Jammu, killing at least 30 pilgrims and prompting widespread flood warnings across Jammu and Kashmir on August 26, 2025.
Death toll rises to 306 in monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh, India
Monsoon rains have caused 306 deaths in Himachal Pradesh, India, since June 20, 2025, including 155 rain-related and 148 road accident fatalities, according to the State Disaster Management Authority. Estimated losses exceed ₹2 348 crore (USD 281.8 million).
Extreme rainfall paralyzes Mumbai, leaving three dead and two missing
Extremely heavy rainfall between August 16–19, 2025, caused severe flooding in Mumbai, India, leaving at least three people dead and two missing. The event prompted mass evacuations, transport collapse, and the extraction of over 16 451 million liters (4.35 billion gallons) of floodwater from the city’s pumping network.
At least 60 dead, over 250 missing after severe flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
A massive cloudburst struck Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district at around 12:00 local time (LT) on August 14, 2025, killing at least 60 people, injuring more than 300, and leaving over 250 others missing.
Over 400 pilgrims rescued as severe flash floods hit Kinner Kailash Yatra route, Himachal Pradesh
413 pilgrims were rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) after a cloudburst triggered flash floods along the Kinner Kailash Yatra route in Himachal Pradesh, India on August 6, 2025. At least 194 people were killed across Himachal Pradesh since the onset of the monsoon season in June.
Destructive mudslide sweeps through Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, leaving at least 4 dead and over 50 missing
A violent cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India, at approximately 13:45 local time on August 5, 2025, triggering major mudslide that killed at least 4 people and left more than 50 missing. The slide destroyed homes, hotels, and infrastructure along the Kheer Gad catchment, prompting large-scale rescue operations by military and disaster response teams.
Large landslide hits Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydropower project, Uttarakhand
A major landslide struck the under‑construction Vishnugad‑Pipalkoti hydropower project near Helang in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, at around 09:00 local time (LT) on August 2, 2025, injuring at least eight workers and forcing suspension of construction activities.
