Rescue forces carry out evacuations in flood-affected areas of Rajasthan, ensuring the safety of residents amid heavy rains

Residents observe floodwater from the swollen Ganga river inundating parts of Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh

Indian Army's Golden Katar Division personnel, part of the Konark Corps,, evacuate stranded people during a rescue operation in a flood-affected area after heavy rainfall in Barmer district of Rajasthan

Punjab has been one of the worst flood-hit states in the country for the last few weeks. The picture shows NDRF personnel evacuating persons during a search-an-rescue operation in Punjab

Life in Punjab has literally come to a halt, as many of the villages in the low-lying areas are severely hit by floodwaters