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India Meteorological Department issues heavy rainfall alerts across multiple states

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions of India, including north, central, and eastern states. Forecasts indicate significant precipitation for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh through mid-August. Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution due to potential risks from flooding, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to increase rainfall intensity in eastern India starting August 13.

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S. Jaipal Reddy addressing at the 138th foundation day of the India Metrological Department (IMD), in New Delhi. The Secretary, Ministry of Earth Science, Dr. Shailesh Nayak and th
File photo: Ministry of Earth Sciences / GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

The India Meteorological Department has issued widespread rainfall alerts covering north, central, east, and northeast India. Specific warnings for heavy rain are in effect for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, with active alerts extending through August 15. The forecast also includes potential thunderstorms and lightning strikes in parts of Rajasthan and other northwestern regions.

These weather conditions are influenced by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify rainfall in eastern states beginning August 13. Meteorological officials have cautioned the public to avoid areas prone to waterlogging and flash floods, as the ongoing monsoon activity poses risks to infrastructure and public safety in the affected mountainous and plains regions.

Key Facts

  1. The India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall warnings for multiple Indian states.
  2. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are under specific alerts for heavy rain through August 15.
  3. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are expected to receive heavy rainfall between August 10 and August 13.
  4. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is projected to increase rainfall in eastern India from August 13.
  5. Authorities have warned of potential flash floods, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes in various regions.

The Timeline5

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 8 Aug

    1. Qaqaumi-awaz
      ملک کے مختلف علاقوں میں موسلادھار بارش کا امکان، محکمۂ موسمیات نے جاری کیا الرٹ
    2. AAabp-asmita
      આવતીકાલનું હવામાનઃ કાલે 15 રાજ્યોમાં ભારેથી અતિભારે વરસાદની આગાહી, સાવચેત રહેવા IMD નું એલર્ટ

  2. 9 Aug

    1. Qaqaumi-awaz
      آئی ایم ڈی کا ہماچل، اتراکھنڈ اور جموں و کشمیر سمیت کئی ریاستوں میں شدید بارش کا الرٹ
    2. HTHindustan Times
      Himachal Pradesh issues orange alert for heavy rain
    3. MiMint
      IMD warns of heavy rain across north, central India; east to see more showers

Where This Is Being Covered3 languages

Languages

Newsrooms carrying this story, by publication language.

  • English2 outlets
  • Gujaratiગુજરાતી1 outlet
  • Urduاردو1 outlet

Regional reach

States where a local newsroom is carrying this. National mastheads and wire agencies circulate everywhere and are counted separately, not drawn on the map.

Jammu & Kashmir: No local newsroomLadakh: No local newsroomPunjab: No local newsroomChandigarh: No local newsroomHimachal Pradesh: No local newsroomUttarakhand: No local newsroomHaryana: No local newsroomDelhi NCR: Qaumi AwazUttar Pradesh: Qaumi AwazRajasthan: No local newsroomGujarat: ABP AsmitaDadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu: ABP AsmitaMaharashtra: No local newsroomGoa: No local newsroomMadhya Pradesh: No local newsroomChhattisgarh: No local newsroomBihar: Qaumi AwazJharkhand: No local newsroomWest Bengal: No local newsroomOdisha: No local newsroomSikkim: No local newsroomArunachal Pradesh: No local newsroomAssam: No local newsroomNagaland: No local newsroomMeghalaya: No local newsroomManipur: No local newsroomTripura: No local newsroomMizoram: No local newsroomTelangana: No local newsroomKarnataka: No local newsroomAndhra Pradesh: No local newsroomKerala: No local newsroomTamil Nadu: No local newsroomPuducherry: No local newsroomLakshadweep: No local newsroomAndaman & Nicobar: No local newsroom
  • No local newsroom
  • 1 outlet
  • 2 or more

5 states with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 2 national mastheads.

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