Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides in the hill states of northern India, including Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal pradesh and Haryana, India TV reported.
At least 11 people were killed on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, and a 'red alert' being issued in Punjab, where educational institutes have been ordered to remain closed on Tuesday.
Schools have been closed in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and in most places of Himachal Pradesh.
Heavy rains led to landslides which blocked the roads to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Yamunotri, affecting the Chardham Yatra, while traffic snarled in the national capital due to waterlogging following heavy rains.
The Punjab government has asked district authorities to maintain vigil to avert any untoward situation due to heavy rains, an official said.
Punjab has been witnessing widespread rain for the last two days and the downpour continued Monday, prompting state authorities to review preparations to tackle flood-like situations.
Incessant rains in Punjab and Haryana could cause damage to kharif crops and dip in their yield, farm experts said.