Monsoon Updates LIVE: NDRF joins rescue operation in J&K; monsoon moves northward| Top developments

As cloudburst hit remote areas of the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, NDRF has been rushed to the site for rescue and relief operations, along with the Indian Army.

After hitting the western areas such as Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka last week like a storm, the monsoon is now moving northwards as per the update by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the weather prediction by the IMD, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in over 15 states in India until August 1. Himachal Pradesh | Another flash flood at Shansha Nalla last night damaged a bridge at Shansha village. We've requested Army and BRO to restore bridges as during the past three days six bridges were damaged due to flash floods: Lahaul-Spiti District Administration Himachal Pradesh | Rescue operation underway at Tonzing Nalla in Lahaul-Spiti district as three people remain missing pic.twitter.com/O1jv7PW3U8 A cloudburst hit the village area in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of seven people so far. More than fourteen people are still missing. The National Disaster Response Force has joined the Indian army for rescue and relief operations, officials revealed.