Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Extreme Rain Threatens Southeast Uttar Pradesh; Delhi Expects Rain
The weather department says southeast Uttar Pradesh may get extremely heavy rain on Wednesday, August 19.
Some places could receive more than 20 centimetres of rain.
This much rain may cause flooding, waterlogging and problems for roads and trains.
Delhi is also expected to have a cloudy day with rain at different times.
Temperatures in Delhi may stay between 26 and 34 degrees Celsius.
Many other parts of India are also likely to receive heavy showers.
Strong winds and rough seas are expected near parts of the eastern coast.
Fishermen have been told to stay away from those waters until Wednesday morning.
Southeast Uttar Pradesh could receive more than 20 cm of rain on Wednesday, August 19.
The India Meteorological Department warned of possible flooding, waterlogging and transport disruptions in affected areas.
Delhi is expected to see a cloudy day with several spells of light or moderate rain and temperatures of 26–34°C.
Heavy rain is also forecast across parts of northern, central, northeastern and southern India.
Fishermen were advised to avoid parts of the Bay of Bengal and nearby coastal waters because of rough seas and strong winds.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the weather forecasts and warnings; fishermen were advised to avoid affected waters.
- What
- Extremely heavy rain is expected in southeast Uttar Pradesh, with rain forecast across several other parts of India.
- When
- Wednesday, August 19; the maritime warning applies until Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Southeast Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and parts of northern, central, northeastern, southern and western India, as well as nearby coastal waters.
- Why
- A weakening weather system is moving inland across Jharkhand and Bihar, bringing widespread rain and rough sea conditions.
- Highest rainfall risk
- Isolated areas of southeast Uttar Pradesh could receive more than 20 cm of rain.
- Delhi forecast
- Generally cloudy, with light rain in several spells and possible moderate rain in isolated areas.
- Delhi temperatures
- Approximately 26–34 degrees Celsius.
- Other very heavy-rain areas
- Parts of Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Madhya Pradesh.
- Coastal conditions
- Rough seas and strong winds are expected in the northern Bay of Bengal and waters off West Bengal, Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh.
- Wind risk
- Gusty winds of up to 60 kmph could affect parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.