Flash floods and landslides have occurred due to heavy rains in Uttarakhand and Gujarat along with other parts of North India. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert in view of the situation in some parts of Uttarakhand till July 5. At the same time, due to the landslide in Chamoli district of the state, the Badrinath National Highway has been blocked for the second time yesterday. Talking about the rapid progress of Monsoon over the country, IMD Scientist Soma Sen said that Monsoon is currently active with its rapid progress in the last 4-5 days. Except some parts of North West India, the monsoon has affected almost the entire country. Monsoon has covered entire Gujarat and South-East Rajasthan.