Mountain Regions Face Prolonged Downpours as Monsoon Intensifies

The Himalayan belt—including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand—will remain under heavy rain until July 27. High-altitude areas are likely to see continuous precipitation, raising concerns for landslides and flash floods in river valleys. Residents are urged to stay alert and avoid low‑lying zones prone to waterlogging.