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Heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage and several deaths in North India, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts in these states, warning of more heavy rainfall in the coming days. In Uttar Pradesh, at least 18 people have lost their lives, while in Uttarakhand, several roads have been blocked due to landslides. In Himachal Pradesh, the heavy rainfall has caused damage to crops and infrastructure. The rain fury has also affected the national capital, Delhi, where the city has broken a 40-year record for the highest rainfall in a single day in July. The heavy rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging and disruption of public transport in several parts of the city. The Delhi government has set up a control room to monitor the situation and has deployed pumps to drain out the water. The record-breaking rainfall in Delhi highlights the need for better infrastructure and disaster preparedness in the city.