A family crossing through floodwater affected road following heavy rainfall, in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday

A view of the flooded area due to incessant rainfall, at Gindabada in Honnavara

Commuters riding a scooty during the rain, in New Delhi

A view of the Beas River on the upsurge after heavy rains, in Kullu

Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra route in Dharchula blocked at two locations due to incessant rainfall and landslides, in Dehradun

A view of a partially submerged house following the heavy rainfall, in Alapuzha on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a virtual meeting with chief ministers of six states to review flood situation

A view of the flooded area due to incessant rainfall, at Gindabada in Honnavara on Monday.

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