The rain ebbed in some places in north India and pelted down in others on Tuesday with at least seven more people dead and hundreds stranded. State governments stepped up relief and rescue efforts in the affected districts, navigating the trail of destruction left behind by the incessant downpour of the last three days. Four of the latest fatalities were reported in Uttarakhand and the rest in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. This is in addition to the 37 deaths reported until Monday. Officials said excessive damage has been caused to roads, bridges and water supply schemes.

In Himachal Pradesh, which is among the worst hit, the rain has stopped since Monday evening and the rescue operations and road restoration work have gained pace. Two teams have been deputed for road restoration, officials said. However, the meteorological department warned of the possibility of moderate to high flash floods in Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur districts. Around 300 people, mostly tourists, are stuck in camps at Chandertal, located at an altitude of 14,100 feet, in Himachal Pradesh. In Punjab and Haryana, the weather cleared on Tuesday.