Heavy Rainfall Alert: Northern India Braces for Intense Monsoon Spell
India Meteorological Department issues orange to red warning for multiple states as monsoon intensifies
August 26, 2025 - New Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent weather warning, forecasting moderate to intense rainfall across several northern Indian states over the next three hours. The alert, ranging from orange to red category warnings, affects millions of residents across the region.
States Under Alert
The following regions are expected to experience significant rainfall:
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Delhi
- North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Warning Classification
The IMD has color-coded the alert system to help residents understand the severity:
- Green: No warning (normal conditions)
- Yellow: Watch (weather conditions may cause inconvenience)
- Orange: Alert (weather conditions pose risk to life and property)
- Red: Warning (extremely dangerous weather conditions)
Several areas, particularly in the northern hill states and parts of Punjab, fall under the red warning category, indicating potentially dangerous weather conditions that could disrupt normal life and pose risks to life and property.
Precautionary Measures
Authorities advise residents in the affected areas to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours
- Stay indoors when possible
- Keep emergency supplies ready
- Monitor local weather updates regularly
- Be cautious of waterlogging in low-lying areas
Impact on Daily Life
The intense rainfall spell is likely to cause:
- Traffic disruptions in major cities including Delhi
- Potential waterlogging in urban areas
- Flight delays and cancellations
- Disruption to agricultural activities
- Possible landslides in hilly regions
Local disaster management teams have been put on high alert to respond to any emergency situations that may arise due to the heavy rainfall.
Residents are urged to stay updated with official weather bulletins and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities during this period of intense monsoon activity.
