Archive · 31 Jul 2026
IMD Forecasts Below Normal Rain, Issues Orange Alerts
The India Meteorological Department said that in August and September, India will get less rain than usual.
Because of this, they warned that some places in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala could get very heavy rain.
In Himachal, the Beas River is flowing normally, but the dam is letting out more water to keep the river safe.
People near the river are told to stay away and listen for sirens.
Heavy rain is also causing floods and landslides in many other states.
IMD predicts below‑normal rainfall for August‑September, 94% of long‑period average.
Orange alerts issued for Himachal Pradesh and 11 Kerala districts due to heavy rain.
Bhakra Beas Management Board released 12,000 cusecs from Pandoh Dam, total 36,000 cusecs.
Authorities warn residents to stay away from riverbanks; sirens will sound before further releases.
Heavy rains are causing floods and landslides in Assam, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department and local authorities
- What
- Forecast below-normal rainfall, orange alerts, and dam water releases
- When
- August-September, alerts until 31 July
- Where
- India, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala districts
- Why
- Weaker monsoon activity and heavy rainfall risk of floods
- Forecast period
- August-September
- Rainfall forecast
- Below 94% of Long Period Average
- Alert level
- Orange
- Affected regions
- Himachal Pradesh, 11 Kerala districts
- Dam release
- 12,000 cusecs from Pandoh Dam, total 36,000 cusecs