Archive · 27 Jul 2026
IMD warns of intense monsoon activity across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense monsoon activity, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states.
The next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with wind speeds reaching up to 80 kmph in some areas.
Residents, farmers, and travelers are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
Authorities have been urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
The affected states include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
Odisha is expected to experience the most intense rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain and isolated places likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on July 27.
IMD warns of intense monsoon activity with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states.
Wind speeds may reach up to 80 kmph, raising risks of uprooted trees, power outages, and waterlogging.
Residents, farmers, and travelers advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
Authorities urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
Odisha expected to experience the most intense rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain on July 27.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), residents, farmers, government authorities
- What
- Torrential rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds
- When
- Monday and throughout the week
- Where
- Several states across India
- Why
- Intense monsoon activity
Residents and Farmers
Government and Authorities
Precautionary Measures
Residents and Farmers
Residents and farmers are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall.
Government and Authorities
Government authorities are urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
- Affected States
- Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar
- Expected Weather Conditions
- Torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds
- Wind Speed
- Up to 80 kmph in some areas
- Critical Period
- Next 14 hours and throughout the week
- Advisory
- Avoid open areas, unnecessary travel, and take precautions in flood-prone areas
- Deep Depression
- Expected to cross Bengal-Odisha coasts by Monday afternoon
- Fishermen Advisory
- Avoid venturing into the sea along and off the West Bengal coast and northwest Bay of Bengal till July 29
Sources
Monsoon revives: IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall across eastern, central India
Deep depression close to Sagar Island to bring heavy rainfall in south Bengal
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to bring very heavy rainfall over south Bengal districts: IMD
IMD warns of torrential rain today across several states
Heavy to extremely heavy rain likely in several states today as IMD sounds weather alert
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to trigger very heavy rain in south Bengal till July 28: IMD
Deep Depression to Trigger Heavy Rain Across South Bengal
