Massive shelf cloud formation captivates Haridwar amid heavy rains in North India

A massive shelf cloud was captured on video in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, amidst heavy rainfall across North India. The cloud, often associated with thunderstorms and known as an Arcus Cloud, spanned a broad arc and left viewers in awe. The spectacle has gone viral on social media, with some labeling it intimidating and others describing it as breathtaking. The Indian subcontinent is said to witness such an occurrence rarely. Heavy rains have caused the water levels of rivers and dams to rise, prompting officials to stop the Kedarnath Yatra and close several roads due to debris.