India's monsoon story is playing out very differently across the map right now. Mumbai's streets turned into rivers after a night of relentless rain, while landslides and flooding in Arunachal Pradesh have already killed three people and forced a flood warning for neighbouring Assam. At the same time, the India Meteorological Department has offered some relief, saying the southwest monsoon could reach several north Indian states within the next five to six days, even as Delhi bakes under its hottest morning in nearly two years.
Overnight downpour floods Mumbai suburbs, traffic grinds to a halt
Mumbai's suburban areas were lashed by heavy rain through the night. Civic officials said several areas recorded more than 100 millimetres of rainfall in just four hours, causing waterlogging across the city and severely disrupting traffic.
According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Veena Nagar in Mulund in eastern Mumbai recorded the highest rainfall at 160.4 millimetres, while the western suburb of Versova recorded 156.8 millimetres. The overnight rain left many of Mumbai's suburban neighbourhoods waterlogged, with movement badly affected through the night.
Landslide blocks Siji river in Arunachal, flood alert issued for Assam
On Sunday, heavy rain triggered a massive landslide in the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, completely blocking the flow of the Siji river. This has put the lives of people living in the downstream areas, as well as local infrastructure, at direct risk.
The blocking of the river has raised serious fears of a sudden flood in Assam. Authorities have issued an alert asking residents in low-lying areas along the river to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Home Minister Amit Shah calls Sarma, assures central support for flood relief
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke by phone with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday to take stock of the situation in the state's flood-hit areas, officials said. Shah assured full cooperation from the central government in tackling the crisis and sought detailed information on the extent of the destruction caused by swollen rivers.
After the conversation, Chief Minister Sarma said in a social media post that he had briefed the home minister on the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations in the flood-affected areas. 'He has assured us that the Government of India will provide all kinds of help and assistance during this difficult time,' Sarma wrote. Sarma also thanked Shah for personally calling to check on the flood situation in Dhemaji, saying he was grateful for the gesture.
Delhi records hottest morning in two years as IMD flags monsoon's imminent arrival
The India Meteorological Department said on Sunday that conditions necessary for the southwest monsoon are turning favourable and that it is likely to advance into several north Indian states within the next five to six days. The forecast came just as the national capital Delhi recorded its hottest morning in nearly two years, a clear sign of the toll the delayed monsoon is taking.
Uttar Pradesh has also been reeling under the same prolonged dry, hot spell, and both states are now anxiously awaiting the monsoon's arrival.
Arunachal's destruction continues, 12 districts cut off, death toll at three
The monsoon rain shows no signs of easing in Arunachal Pradesh. Floods and landslides have damaged roads, bridges and homes across several districts, caused loss of life, and cut off connectivity in at least 12 districts of the state. Relief and rescue teams are actively working across multiple districts.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter rescued four people who were stranded on an island in the middle of the Sisiri river in the Dambuk area of Lower Dibang Valley district.
The heavy rain has also caused severe damage to the Roing-Anini road in Lower Dibang Valley. Flash floods have washed away the road surface and bridges at several points.
An excavator operator engaged in highway construction is feared dead after a massive boulder fell on his vehicle last night near Sarti village on the highway leading to Walong in Anjaw district.
Orange alert for Mumbai, red alert issued for Palghar
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai on Monday, June 29, for the coming days. The department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong gusty winds.
According to the latest district-wise forecast, Mumbai can expect scattered to fairly widespread heavy to very heavy rain until Friday. Tuesday, however, may bring some relief, with the city under a yellow alert that day, forecasting thunderstorms with winds gusting up to 40 kilometres per hour. Monday and Wednesday are forecast to see scattered heavy to very heavy rain, lightning and strong winds, while Thursday and Friday could see heavy to very heavy rain at some places. A red alert has been issued for Palghar.
Orange alert for heavy rain in several Himachal Pradesh districts on July 2 and 3
The Meteorological Centre in Shimla issued an orange warning on Monday, June 29, 2026, for several districts of Himachal Pradesh in view of the possibility of scattered heavy to very heavy rain on July 2 and 3.
The alert will be in effect for both July 2 and 3 in Kangra and Mandi districts, while Kullu, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts have been placed under the orange warning only for July 3.
Besides this, moderate rain was also recorded in parts of the state over the 24 hours since Saturday evening. Thunderstorms with lightning were also reported during this period in Shimla, Kangra and Sundernagar.
Taken together, Sunday and Monday painted a picture of a country experiencing the monsoon in completely different ways at once. Mumbai's streets stayed flooded, Arunachal's hills kept crumbling, Assam's administration stayed on alert, Delhi kept sweating through the heat, and Himachal Pradesh braced for warnings still to come. All eyes are now on how soon the monsoon finally brings relief to north India.
