Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • News
  • Videos
  • India
  • Elections
  • World
  • City
  • Tesseract
  • Life & Style
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Tech
  • TOI Games
  • Cricket
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Web Series
  • Education
  • Speaking Tree
  • Success Story of Visionary Leaders
  • TOI Newsletters
  • Health
  • Real Estate
  • Legal
  • Defence
  • Women

IMD issues nationwide alert: Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds to hit these states; all you need to know

TOI City Desk
| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 22, 2026, 10:49 IST
Comments
Share
1/10

Rain, lightning alert across country

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide alert warning of thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions in the coming days. (ANI Photo)


2/10

Heavy rain alert in northeast states

States like Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. (IANS Photo)

3/10

Southern states to witness rainfall amid humid weather

Southern states and parts of Maharashtra are likely to witness scattered rainfall, even as hot and humid conditions persist over Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and Goa. (ANI Photo)

4/10

Heavy rain alert for Bengal, Sikkim​

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may receive widespread rainfall from March 21 to 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall expected on March 21. (ANI Photo)

5/10

80 kmph winds likely in Bengal​

Gangetic West Bengal may see winds up to 80 kmph, while Odisha could experience gusty winds reaching 70 kmph along with possible hailstorm activity. (IANS Photo)

6/10

Heavy rain alert for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal on March 24

Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh may witness isolated heavy rainfall, particularly around March 24.(PTI Photo)

7/10

Snowfall alert on March 23

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may receive light to moderate rainfall and snowfall on March 23, marking a fresh western disturbance impact. (ANI Photo)

8/10

Eastern states brace for storms

Eastern states are likely to witness intensified weather, including heavy rainfall, thundersqualls, and possible hailstorms over the next few days. (ANI Photo)

9/10

Central, East India to see rain

Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are likely to experience scattered rainfall along with strong winds in the coming days. (ANI Photo)


10/10

Orange alert for East, Central India

IMD has issued an Orange Alert for parts of eastern and central India, warning of winds up to 60–70 kmph, thunderstorms, and potential hailstorms

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Photostories
  • Dowry harassment to divorce settlement: 5 Indian marital cases that changed marriage rights for women
  • 8 smart air fryer hacks that will make cooking easier
  • Why many eye diseases show no symptoms in the beginning
  • Could a human survive an anaconda squeeze?
  • 10 legal documents you must check before buying a property in India
  • Nelson Mandela quotes that define courage, leadership, and resilience
  • 5 Himalayan villages still untouched by mass tourism
  • Art quote of the day by Marc Chagall: “Great art picks up where nature ends”
  • The best types of exercise for lowering colon cancer risk
  • The monsoon gardening mistakes attracting mosquitoes to Indian homes
Explore more Stories
  • 8
    Big boost for commuters: 1st girder installed on Mumbai freeway’s Chedda–Anand Nagar stretch; what we know
  • 10
    Mumbai demolition drive: What we know so far
  • 10
    Traffic bottleneck relief in sight as Kalyan station flyover completes crucial milestone: All you need to know
  • 10
    South Delhi to Jewar airport in just 45 minutes? This mega expressway link is almost ready
  • 10
    Twisha Sharma death: From dating app romance to murder allegations and missing husband — what we know
Up Next
  • News
  • /
  • City
  • /
  • Delhi
  • /
  • IMD issues nationwide alert: Rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds to hit these states; all you need to know
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 22, 2026, 11.43AM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service