Archive · 2 Sep 2025
IMD Issues Red Alert as Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding
Heavy rain is causing flooding in many parts of northern India, and the weather department has issued warnings.
The government has issued a high alert, canceling leave for officials.
The Yamuna River's water levels are high, and some areas have received red alerts.
Officials are urging people to take precautions and are working to help those affected.
The government is taking steps to help the residents and also ensuring the safety of the people.
IMD issued 'red' alert for several North Indian states due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
Heavy rainfall is causing flooding in several districts, destroying standing crops and pushing key rivers to dangerously high levels.
Haryana government issued a high alert and canceled leaves for officials, with field officers directed to be present.
The Yamuna River has seen a dramatic surge in water levels, prompting alerts and high levels of water.
District administrations must implement all essential water management measures.
- Who
- IMD, Haryana Government, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, residents of affected areas
- What
- Heavy rainfall causing flooding and prompting weather alerts and government response
- When
- Issued on Tuesday, with alerts and high alert in place until September 5
- Where
- North India, specifically Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Incessant and heavy rainfall leading to high water levels and potential for flash floods.
IMD Warnings and Public Safety
Government Response and Preparedness
Impact of Rainfall
IMD Warnings and Public Safety
Heavy rainfall has caused significant local flooding, traffic disruptions and damage to weak structures.
Government Response and Preparedness
Government assured the people that it is working around the clock to manage the crisis.
- Alert Issued
- Red alert for several North Indian states
- Affected Regions
- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir
- Specific Areas with Red Alert
- Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, Shahjahanpur (UP); Fatehabad, Jind, Hisar, Gurugram, Rewari, Mewat (Haryana); Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Kangra, Kullu (HP); Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Moga, Barnala (Punjab)
- River Levels
- Yamuna River in Delhi above danger mark
- Haryana Government Action
- High alert, cancellation of leaves for officials, emergency footing
- Haryana Districts Under Orange Alert
- Gurugram, Faridabad, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Ambala
- Haryana Districts Under Yellow Alert
- Hisar, Sirsa, Kaitha
Sources
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Red Alert for Intense Rainfall and Thunderstorms In Several North Indian States: IMD
