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IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Major Indian Cities and Hill States
✍️ NativePlanet
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:51 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy‑rain alert covering several major cities and hill states, warning of potential flooding and disruption.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday released a heavy‑rain warning that spans a number of India's largest urban centres and several hill states. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru are among those flagged for intense precipitation over the next 48 hours.
Hill regions including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and parts of the North‑East are also under the alert, with the department cautioning that steep terrain could exacerbate flash‑flood risks. Meteorologists anticipate rainfall totals that may exceed normal monsoon levels, prompting concerns over water‑logging and landslides.
Authorities in the affected areas have been advised to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage systems and keep residents informed through local media. The IMD urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects, and stay updated on evolving weather bulletins.
The warning will be reviewed periodically, and the department will issue further advisories if conditions worsen.
Hill regions including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and parts of the North‑East are also under the alert, with the department cautioning that steep terrain could exacerbate flash‑flood risks. Meteorologists anticipate rainfall totals that may exceed normal monsoon levels, prompting concerns over water‑logging and landslides.
Authorities in the affected areas have been advised to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage systems and keep residents informed through local media. The IMD urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects, and stay updated on evolving weather bulletins.
The warning will be reviewed periodically, and the department will issue further advisories if conditions worsen.