Archive · 6 Sep 2026
IMD Flags Flash Flood And Landslide Risks As Monsoon Rains Continue
Heavy monsoon rain is falling in several parts of India.
The weather department has warned that some places could get extremely heavy rain.
Uttarakhand and parts of Himachal Pradesh may face flash floods and landslides.
Delhi and nearby cities have also seen waterlogging and traffic problems.
A building collapsed in Delhi, and rescuers were looking for people who might be trapped.
Officials have not said that rain caused the collapse.
In Sikkim, a landslide partly blocked two rivers, but no one was reported hurt.
The weather department says the whole country may get less rain than usual in September, even though some regions can still receive very heavy showers.
The India Meteorological Department warned of isolated very heavy rain in Uttarakhand, west Uttar Pradesh, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh face low-to-moderate flash-flood risks, with several districts placed under watch.
Delhi-NCR experienced rain, waterlogging and traffic disruption, while a building collapsed near Satya Niketan with people feared trapped.
A landslide in Sikkim partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers, but no deaths or injuries were reported.
IMD said strong El Niño conditions are prevailing while September rainfall nationwide is expected to remain below normal.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, state and local authorities, and rescue teams are responding to the weather risks and incidents.
- What
- Heavy rainfall has prompted warnings for flash floods and landslides, while a Delhi building collapse and a Sikkim landslide were reported.
- When
- The latest warnings and incidents were reported on Sunday; the Sikkim landslide occurred during the night of September 5-6.
- Where
- Affected or monitored areas include Uttarakhand, west Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Sikkim, and parts of eastern and northern India.
- Why
- The warnings were issued because of continuing heavy rainfall, which can cause flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
- Highest reported rainfall
- Jaspur in Uttarakhand and Bijnor in west Uttar Pradesh each received 13 cm in the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Flash-flood risk
- IMD identified a low-to-moderate risk across parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
- Districts under watch
- Dehradun, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi and Nainital in Uttarakhand, plus Shimla and Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh.
- Delhi rainfall
- Safdarjung recorded 29.88 mm between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; Chhattarpur recorded 39.5 mm.
- Sikkim landslide
- A hillside collapse near the Theng Tunnel partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers; no deaths or injuries were reported.
- September outlook
- IMD expects India’s overall September rainfall to be below normal, at less than 91% of the long-period average.
- Climate conditions
- IMD said strong El Niño conditions are prevailing over the equatorial Pacific and may strengthen in coming months.