Weather Authority Warns 12 Regions Including Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh with Orange Alert; Additional Rainfall Forecasted for Delhi-NCR
Heavy Rainfall and Orange Alerts Across India: IMD Issues Warnings for 12 States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange warnings for heavy rainfall across 12 states in India, with the forecast predicting continuous heavy to very heavy rainfall from August 4 to August 9, 2025.
Key Details and Precautions for Affected States
- Bihar, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh: Orange alerts for heavy rains have been issued. Bihar is experiencing flooding and river swelling, causing disruption. Odisha expects heavy rains on August 14-15. Himachal Pradesh sees very heavy rains, especially on August 12-14 in districts like Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla, with strong winds of 30-40 km/h also expected.
- Uttarakhand: Red and orange alerts have been issued, with very heavy rainfall expected, especially in districts like Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, and Bageshwar. Schools remain closed, and flood and landslide risks are high. Rescue operations have been ongoing due to previous flooding.
- Delhi-NCR: Moderate rains with orange alerts are expected, with partly cloudy skies and light showers possible. Flood alerts have been issued due to rising river levels.
- Other states with orange alerts include Jharkhand, Haryana, Telangana (heavy rains expected until August 17), and parts of Uttar Pradesh (especially eastern and western districts with heavy rains during mid-August).
Precautions Issued by IMD and Authorities
- Residents are advised to avoid traveling near swollen rivers and water bodies to prevent drowning or being swept away.
- Schools have been closed in high-risk zones to ensure children's safety.
- People are advised to stay indoors during heavy downpours and listen to local advisories.
- Disaster management teams and NDRF are active in rescue and relief, especially in flood-affected Bihar and Uttarakhand.
- Emergency toll-free numbers are operational for assistance; people are urged to report distress early.
- Vigilance in landslide-prone and low-lying flood-prone areas is critical.
Additional Information
- East Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are expected to experience heavy rain on August 8 and 9.
- The IMD continues to monitor the weather system as it advances.
- Punjab will experience intense rain on August 5 and 9.
- Marathawada and Konkan & Goa are likely to see significant rainfall on August 6-7 and 7-9.
- The orange warning issued by the IMD is a call to action for millions of people across 12 states in India.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar until August 9.
- Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are expected to be impacted until August 5.
- The IMD's nowcast predicts light rain or drizzle in Delhi-NCR for the next two hours.
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala might experience exceptionally high levels of precipitation on August 5 and August 7.
- The monsoon in India is demonstrating erratic behavior, with potential for both widespread effects and localized flooding.
- The upcoming days will test India's resilience as the monsoon advances.
- Communities are advised to prioritize safety by avoiding travel and protecting property from the anticipated flood.
- Areas with a history of waterlogging are particularly at risk, prompting emergency services to be on high alert.
Stay safe and follow official advisories.
- The upcoming ESG reports of several NGOs focused on environmental-science and sustainability may highlight the impacts of heavy rainfall on the environment in India.
- General news outlets, including science and environmental channels, are reporting on the heavy rainfall warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which affects numerous states.
- In the wake of the heavy rainfall, several events such as community meetings, disaster response seminars, and awareness programs are being organized to educate people on precautions and safety measures.
- Many courses and workshops on weather forecasting, environmental science, and emergency management are planned to help people better prepare for weather events like the ongoing heavy rains in India.
- Green initiatives and programs, particularly in the affected regions, are working to promote sustainable living practices to mitigate the environmental impact of the heavy rainfall.
- With the continuous heavy rainfall, weather reporters from various media outlets will be closely monitoring weather patterns and issuing updates on the conditions in the affected states, providing critical information to residents and authorities.
