The state of Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with severe landslides and damage which has resulted from incessant rains in the region. Relief and rescue operations are in progress in Samej village near Rampur in Shimla district after severe cloudbursts struck various areas of Himachal Pradesh. The resulting landslides have caused extensive damage and destruction throughout the hill station. Several rescue team members have been trapped due to impassable roads, hindering their efforts to carry out rescue and recovery tasks. So far, six people have lost their lives in this devastating landslide. On August 1st, parts of the Kullu-Manali Highway were washed away in the cloudburst. Restoration work is currently underway.

On 3rd August, Mumbai witnessed severe rainfall which led to massive waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city. IMD had predicted that Mumbai would likely receive heavy rainfall at isolated places for three days starting Friday 2nd August along with heavy rainfall at isolated areas in Thane. Andheri Subway was shut down for commuters due to waterlogging. On the other hand, city`s seven lakes have already crossed 80&#37 capacity as Mumbai`s water levels have risen significantly.