Archive · 14 Sep 2026
IMD Issues Orange Alert as Heavy Rain Targets Gujarat
The weather department says Gujarat could get very heavy rain on Monday.
It has issued an orange alert to warn people about the conditions.
A low-pressure area is helping bring the rain.
Some parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh may also receive heavy rain.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may occur in several states.
Haryana, Delhi and Punjab could have heavy rain through September 17.
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya may also receive heavy rain until September 17.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may get heavy rain beginning September 16.
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Gujarat on Monday, September 14, forecasting isolated heavy to very heavy rain.
A low-pressure area over Southeast Rajasthan and nearby regions is driving the weather activity.
Heavy rain is also forecast in parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, northeastern states and southern regions.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph may affect several areas, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Rajasthan.
Heavy rain is expected to continue in several regions through September 17, while the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may see heavy rain from September 16.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast and orange alert.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in several regions.
- When
- The main alert is for Monday, September 14, 2026; some rainfall is forecast through September 17.
- Where
- Gujarat is the primary alert area, with weather activity also expected across parts of central, northern, northeastern, southern and eastern India.
- Why
- The weather is being influenced by a low-pressure area over Southeast Rajasthan, the adjoining Gujarat Region and Southwest Madhya Pradesh.
- Orange alert
- Gujarat is under an orange alert for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area is located over Southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Gujarat Region and Southwest Madhya Pradesh.
- Wind threat
- Gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are possible in isolated areas including Andhra Pradesh, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and West Rajasthan.
- Extended rainfall
- Heavy rain is forecast in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab from September 14 to 17.
- Northeastern outlook
- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya may receive heavy rain until September 17.
- Andaman outlook
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may receive heavy rainfall from September 16 onward.