India is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the northeast and parts of the southern peninsula may experience below-normal rainfall. Landslides and infrastructure damage have already been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue alerts and suspend activities.
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