Heavy rain alert: IMD warns of week-long monsoon surge across India, flood risk in multiple states

India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across the country. This will last for six to seven days. Central and northern India face heightened flood risk. Intense rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will also experience heavy showers. Authorities are urged to monitor river levels.