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IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Alert for 14 States, Winds Up to 80 mph
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 08:48 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across 14 states in the next seven hours, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 80 mph.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for 14 states, effective for the next seven hours. The warning cites wind speeds that could reach up to 80 mph, posing risks of damage to infrastructure and disruptions to transport.
Affected regions include a mix of northern, central and eastern states, though the department has not specified individual state names in the brief. The alert is part of the IMD’s routine monitoring of rapidly developing weather systems.
Officials advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor objects, and monitor local updates from state weather bureaus. Airlines and rail services are urged to prepare for possible delays or cancellations.
The IMD will continue to update the alert as the storm system evolves, urging the public to heed any subsequent advisories.
Affected regions include a mix of northern, central and eastern states, though the department has not specified individual state names in the brief. The alert is part of the IMD’s routine monitoring of rapidly developing weather systems.
Officials advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose outdoor objects, and monitor local updates from state weather bureaus. Airlines and rail services are urged to prepare for possible delays or cancellations.
The IMD will continue to update the alert as the storm system evolves, urging the public to heed any subsequent advisories.