India, July 13 -- Monsoon weakens across North India, keeping Delhi-NCR hot and humid, while heavy rainfall alerts remain in force for eastern and northeastern states.

IMD issues Orange Alert for Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar and West Bengal as very heavy rainfall raises flood risks in vulnerable districts.

Persistent rain triggers landslides in Uttarakhand, closing 126 roads and disrupting traffic on the Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway.

Rajasthan experiences rising temperatures despite the monsoon, with Phalodi recording the country's highest maximum temperature at 41 degrees Celsius.

Strong winds over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal prompt IMD to advise fishermen against venturing into rough waters.

The southwest monsoon has weake...