Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Northern India, Delhi, and South
The India Meteorological Department said that very heavy rain will hit parts of northern India on Tuesday, August 4.
It could cause flash floods and landslides in places like Sikkim and some districts of West Bengal.
In Delhi, people will see light rain and cooler temperatures, maybe a shower in the evening.
Other states such as Punjab, Haryana, and Kerala will also get heavy showers.
The department warned that the rain could flood roads, damage buildings, and hurt crops, and told fishermen not to go out to sea.
India Meteorological Department warns of extremely heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and West Bengal on Aug 4.
Flash‑flood and landslide risk flagged for Sikkim and districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar.
Delhi expected to see light rain, cooler temperatures (31‑33 °C) and possible evening showers.
Heavy showers also likely in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Marathwada, Saurashtra, Kutch.
IMD cautions that intense rain could cause waterlogging, flooding, landslides, traffic disruption, damage to structures and crops; fishermen warned against sea travel.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department
- What
- Forecast of extremely heavy rain and associated flash‑flood and landslide risks
- When
- Tuesday, August 4, 2024, continuing through Wednesday
- Where
- Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, West Bengal, Delhi, and numerous other Indian states and regions
- Why
- Intense rainfall expected to trigger flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage
- Forecast Date
- August 4, 2024
- Affected Regions
- Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, West Bengal, Delhi, and many other Indian states
- Risk Levels
- Flash flood, landslide
- Delhi Temperature
- 31‑33 °C
- Warnings
- Avoid sea travel; expect waterlogging, flooding, traffic disruption, crop damage