The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple red, orange, and yellow alerts across India as heavy rainfall continues to lash several regions. The warnings are in effect from August 12 to 14, with some areas expected to experience intense downpours, thunderstorms, and potential flooding.
States and Districts Under Alert
Red Alert
- Uttarakhand: Districts like Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar
- Delhi-NCR: Including North, West, South, and Central Delhi
- Telangana: Heavy rainfall forecast till August 17
Orange Alert
- Uttar Pradesh: Prayagraj, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut
- Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra
- Bihar: Gaya, Patna, Nawada, Bhagalpur
Yellow Alert
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mandya, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mysuru, and more
- Gujarat: Kachchh, Banaskantha, Patan, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and others
Weather Highlights by Region
- Delhi-NCR: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain; temperatures between 34–36°C max and 26–28°C min
- Uttar Pradesh: Daytime highs of 32–35°C; nighttime lows of 24–27°C
- Bihar: Strong winds (40–50 km/h) and rising river levels, especially in Nawada
- Uttarakhand & Himachal: Risk of landslides and cloudbursts in hilly terrain
- Karnataka: Coastal districts may see wind speeds up to 60 km/h; Bengaluru faces waterlogging and traffic snarls
- Gujarat: Thunderstorms and waterlogging expected in Mahisagar, Aravalli, Gandhinagar, and more
Safety Advisory
Residents in affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Stay updated via IMD and local authority bulletins
- Prepare for possible power outages and waterlogging
- Follow school and workplace advisories regarding closures
