"This situation often comes in monsoon. This caused heavy rains. Early warning and IMD (India Meteorological Department) prediction was given in advance regarding it," Shahedi said. Asked about the deployment of the NDRF, Shahedi said, a total of 15 teams are deployed in Punjab, 12 in Uttarakhand and 11 in Himachal Pradesh presently. Rain Fury in North India: 38 NDRF Teams in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh to Carry Out Rescue Operation as Heavy Rainfall Trigger Landslides and Flash Floods.