Weather Alert: Persistent Rains in Capital, Rising Death Toll in Assam Floods

India faces contrasting weather extremes this week. The national capital is under a yellow alert for consistent rain, providing relief from the summer heat. Conversely, the eastern states of Assam and Odisha are submerged under floodwaters, with the death toll rising to 85. The IMD has cautioned farmers and residents in 36 districts of Bihar and several parts of Jharkhand about potential thunderstorms and lightning.