Archive · 13 Aug 2025
IMD Issues Flash Flood Warning for Multiple States
The weather service has warned of flash floods in several areas.
This means that heavy rain could quickly cause flooding.
Places like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim are at risk.
They expect a lot of rain, which could cause floods because the ground is already soaked from previous rain.
The weather service is keeping a close eye on things.
IMD issued a flash flood warning for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim.
Several areas face a 'low to moderate' flash flood risk with 'very heavy' rainfall expected.
At least 180 mm of rain is predicted in certain areas within the next 24 hours.
Soil saturation levels are between 85-99% in some areas due to recent rainfall.
Regional Met departments and Flood Meteorological Offices have been issued the bulletin.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) and residents in the affected areas.
- What
- Flash flood warnings issued due to expected heavy rainfall and saturated soil conditions.
- When
- August 13, 2025
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim, India
- Why
- Expected heavy rainfall and saturated soil increasing the risk of flash floods.
- Flash Flood Risk Level
- Low to Moderate
- Expected Rainfall
- At least 180 mm
- Affected States
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim
- Soil Saturation
- 85-99% in some areas
- Recent Rainfall
- Up to 62 mm in last 24 hours
