Archive · 25 Jul 2026
IMD issues monsoon alert for heavy rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a new weather alert.
They say there will be a lot of rain in many parts of India over the next few days.
Places like Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the northeastern states are expected to get very heavy rain.
This rain might cause problems like waterlogging and traffic jams.
But it's also good for farmers because crops need water.
The rain is happening because of a low-pressure area and some weather systems.
The IMD is warning people to be careful because of possible landslides and strong winds.
IMD issues fresh monsoon alert forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states.
Affected regions include Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states.
Gujarat expected to witness the most intense rainfall, with some areas likely to experience extremely heavy showers.
Rainfall activity is expected to intensify over the next two to four days, with isolated places likely to experience heavy rain from July 27 onward.
Authorities caution about potential waterlogging, traffic congestion, localised flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transport and power supply.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Issued a fresh monsoon alert forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states
- When
- Saturday, with intensification expected over the next two to four days
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh, along with an active monsoon trough and multiple cyclonic circulations
Public Safety Concerns
Agricultural Benefits
Impact on Daily Life
Public Safety Concerns
Heavy rainfall may cause waterlogging, traffic congestion, and disruptions to normal life.
Agricultural Benefits
Agricultural sectors may benefit from the consistent rainfall, aiding crop growth and irrigation.
- Affected Regions
- Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states
- Expected Rainfall Intensity
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, with some areas experiencing extremely heavy showers
- Duration
- Next few days, with intensification over the next two to four days
- Causes
- Low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh, active monsoon trough, and multiple cyclonic circulations
- Warnings Issued
- Rain, thunderstorm, and gusty winds warnings for multiple states
- Potential Hazards
- Waterlogging, traffic congestion, localised flooding, landslides, and disruptions to transport and power supply
