- July 08, 2026 08:06Watch: Rain lashes Delhi-NCR
- July 08, 2026 07:27Watch: Mumbai wakes up to dense clouds, strong winds
- July 08, 2026 07:25Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: Govt
The Centre on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said that the rainfall deficit has come down to 12%, with the first week of July recording above-normal monsoon activity, and asserted that an El Nino year may not necessarily lead to below-normal rainfall.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in the context of the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due to El Nino on other sectors of the economy, a high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra to review and take stock of the preparedness measures undertaken in this regard.
At the outset of the meeting, officials of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) presented the overall rainfall situation from June to July 7, while its director general provided an update on the status of monsoon coverage in the country and the possible impact of El Nino.
There was a delay in the onset of monsoon by about 10 days in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
- PTI
- July 08, 2026 07:24Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall triggers rockfall, 32 roads closed
Most parts of Uttarakhand received moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), with falling debris from the hills leading to closure of 32 roads, officials said.
According to the Dehradun Meteorological Centre, Pantnagar recorded 107 mm rainfall, followed by Chorgalia (79.5 mm), Rudrapur (43.5 mm), Yamkeshwar (38 mm), Kichha (32.5 mm), Khanpur (27 mm), Dehradun and Laksar (19 mm each), Hathibarkala (15 mm), Pithoragarh (8.9 mm), and Lohaghat (8 mm).
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), a total of 32 roads are blocked due to debris accumulation caused by the rain. Efforts to clear and reopen them are underway.
- PTI
- July 08, 2026 07:22Watch: Rajasthan's Nagaur receives heavy rain
- July 08, 2026 07:21Mumbaikars receive respite from downpour after 2 days
After two days of relentless downpour that battered Mumbai, the rains eased on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), offering residents a welcome respite as local train services and road transport returned to normal.
Between 8 am and 8 pm, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 22.39 mm. The eastern and western suburbs received 23.04 mm and 25.93 mm of rain, respectively.
Train services on the Western Railway were, however, disrupted again on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) evening after water levels rose above the danger mark between Vasai and Virar stations following heavy rain, officials said.
- PTI
- July 08, 2026 07:20Gurugram submerged: Road cave-ins, unending traffic jams add to woes; corporates advised WFH
The first spell of heavy monsoon rain on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) afternoon brought Gurugram to its knees as road cave-ins, waterlogging and unending traffic jams were reported from across the city, with the authorities rolling out extensive measures to restore normalcy in the NCR.
The main carriageway on the Delhi-Jaipur highway (NH-48) caved in near Narsinghpur due to heavy rainfall, forcing closure of two lanes. This triggered a massive traffic jam stretching several kilometers, between Hero Honda Chowk and the Kherki Daula Toll Plaza, leaving commuters stranded.
Gurugram police issued a traffic advisory and diverted vehicles moving on the route. “To ensure smooth traffic flow and prioritise the safety of motorists travelling from Delhi towards Jaipur, route diversions have been implemented,” it read.
- PTI
Published - July 08, 2026 07:16 am IST
