IMD has issued heavy rain warnings for 15 states, with red alerts for Himachal, J&K and Uttarakhand. Flash floods and landslides have already hit the hills; rainfall may cross 204.5 mm in places.
IMD Sounds Alarm: Heavy Rain Alerts Across 15 States
The monsoon has come back swinging. Red alerts cover Himachal, J&K and Uttarakhand, landslides are blocking hill roads, and the IMD warns isolated areas could see rainfall beyond 204.5 mm.
The monsoon has regained full strength, and the IMD is not mincing words. Heavy rain, thunderstorm and strong wind warnings now cover 15 states, with the Himalayan belt facing the sharpest risk.
Where the Red Alerts Are
Red alerts have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand, where extremely heavy rainfall is likely. In isolated pockets, rainfall may exceed 204.5 mm — enough to trigger flash floods and cut off hill roads.
Damage Already on the Ground
Landslides and flooding have been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir and parts of Uttar Pradesh. In the last 24 hours, very heavy rain was recorded at isolated places across West Bengal, Himachal, Uttarakhand, UP, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Konkan, Gujarat, Telangana and coastal Karnataka.
What the IMD Is Warning About
The department flags localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic disruption, reduced visibility, landslides in hilly regions, and damage to kutcha roads, horticulture and standing crops.
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Support Our WorkIf You Are in the Alert Zone
Avoid non-essential travel in the hills, stay away from rivers and nullahs, and keep checking official IMD bulletins. Live tracking of alerts is available via Down To Earth's weather tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main warning issued by the IMD?
The IMD has issued heavy rain, thunderstorm, and strong wind warnings across 15 states, with the Himalayan belt facing the sharpest risk due to the monsoon regaining full strength.
What states are under a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall?
Red alerts have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand, where extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm is likely in isolated pockets.
What kind of damage has already been reported due to the heavy rains?
Landslides and flooding have been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, following very heavy rain in these and several other states.
How to stay safe if you are in an IMD alert zone?
If you are in an alert zone, you should avoid non-essential travel in the hills, stay away from rivers and nullahs, and continuously check official IMD bulletins for updates.
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