IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in Delhi and Kerala, warns of severe downpours across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several regions across the country, including the national capital Delhi, Kerala, and other states such as Punjab, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Goa. The alert warns of severe weather conditions, with expectations of significant downpours and thunderstorms in the coming days.


In Delhi, the IMD has forecasted heavy rain, which is anticipated to bring much-needed relief from the recent scorching heat. The minimum temperature in the city is expected to be around 30.4 degrees Celsius, approximately 3.3 degrees above the average, while the maximum temperature may reach 35 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are predicted to hover around 79%, contributing to the discomfort. The IMD and private weather agency SkyMet have both predicted severe downpours and thunderstorms over the next 48 hours, with rain expected to continue until August 5.


In Kerala, the weather situation remains critical following severe rainfall that recently impacted the Wayanad district, claiming over 167 lives. The IMD has warned of continued rainfall in the state until August 4, prompting heightened alertness among residents and authorities. The coastal and hilly regions, particularly vulnerable to landslides and flooding, are on high alert.

The IMD has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of West and Central India. Madhya Pradesh is expected to experience intense rain on August 1-2, Maharashtra until August 3, and Goa on August 2-3. The forecast includes severe rainfall at isolated places across Konkan coast, Goa, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, West Madhya Pradesh, central Maharashtra, Saurashtra region in Gujarat.

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In Northwest India, the situation is equally concerning. The IMD has estimated very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand until August 3, with similar conditions expected in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh on August 1. The weather department has warned of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan until August 4. Additional alerts for heavy rain have been issued for Uttar Pradesh on August 2-3, Punjab and Haryana on August 2, and Delhi on August 1.

The southern peninsular region is not spared either. Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mahe, and North Interior Karnataka are all on alert for heavy rain. The IMD has warned of severe rainfall at isolated places, particularly in Coastal Karnataka on August 1-2 and South Interior Karnataka until August 2. Kerala and Mahe are also expected to experience significant rainfall on August 1-2, with North Interior Karnataka facing similar conditions.

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Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and follow safety measures to mitigate the potential impact of these adverse weather conditions. The authorities are on high alert, monitoring the situation closely to respond to any emergencies that may arise due to the predicted heavy rainfall.