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IMD Issues Torrential Rain Alert for 17 States, Winds Up to 65 km/h
✍️ informalnewz
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for torrential rain across 17 states within the next eight hours, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 65 km per hour.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an advisory today indicating that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to affect 17 states over the next eight hours. The bulletin cites satellite and radar observations that show widespread convection moving eastward across the sub‑continent.
Meteorologists expect the rain to be intense, with localized accumulations that could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas. Wind speeds are forecast to peak at 65 kilometres per hour, raising the risk of uprooted trees, damaged power lines and disruptions to road traffic.
State disaster management agencies have been instructed to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage channels and issue advisories to the public. Residents are urged to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects, and stay tuned to local news for updates.
The alert follows a pattern of pre‑monsoon disturbances that have become more frequent in recent years, prompting authorities to emphasize preparedness ahead of the monsoon season.
Meteorologists expect the rain to be intense, with localized accumulations that could cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas. Wind speeds are forecast to peak at 65 kilometres per hour, raising the risk of uprooted trees, damaged power lines and disruptions to road traffic.
State disaster management agencies have been instructed to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage channels and issue advisories to the public. Residents are urged to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects, and stay tuned to local news for updates.
The alert follows a pattern of pre‑monsoon disturbances that have become more frequent in recent years, prompting authorities to emphasize preparedness ahead of the monsoon season.