India Meteorological Department

September 3, 2025 3:52 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting to review situation amid incessant rains

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from continuous heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. He directed officials to intensify relief efforts, ensure the clearance of waterlogged areas, safeguard essential services, and carry out timely evacuations wherever necessary. The Chief Minister Office said in a post on X,, “Chief Minister chaired a meeting this morning to review the situation arising from ...

September 3, 2025 3:50 PM

Eastern Ladakh to witness heavy rains for 48–72 hours: IMD Director

As North India continues to reel under heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense showers in the Union Territory of Ladakh. IMD Director for Ladakh Sonam Lotus said that eastern Ladakh has been experiencing continuous rainfall for the past 48 to 72 hours. "Continuous rain has been occurring in Eastern Ladakh for approximately 48 to 72 hours. Intermittent showers are also being reported in Leh," Lotus told ANI. Providing an update on the ground situation, L...

September 3, 2025 3:47 PM

Punjab rains: All schools and colleges to remain shut till September 7

In view of the ongoing flood situation in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday directed all schools and colleges in the state to remain close till September 7. Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the directive through a post on X, urging people to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the local administration. "As directed by Hon’ble CM Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all Govt/Aided/Recognised & Private Schools, ...

September 3, 2025 9:33 AM

IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, other states

Amid heavy rainfall across several states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued red alert warnings for multiple districts in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, northern Punjab, northern Haryana, eastern Rajasthan, southwest Uttar Pradesh, northwest and eastern Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. The updated nowcast predicts moderate to intense spells of rain over the next three hours in these regions, posing risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. In J...

September 3, 2025 9:25 AM

Delhi: Yamuna crosses danger mark; residents in low-lying areas shifted to safer locations

The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark on Wednesday morning, prompting precautionary evacuations from low-lying areas. The warning level for the city is 204.5 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation begins when the water reaches 206 metres. The river has swollen due to continuous heavy rainfall in the national capital over the past few days. Authorities have shifted residents of vulnerable areas to safer locations as a preventive measure against ...

September 2, 2025 3:25 PM

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across several regions; Delhi to see cloudy skies and showers

A low-pressure area which has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal is likely to become more marked in the next 24 hours, and the system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across large parts of the country in the coming days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday. Northwest India will continue to experience heavy to very heavy showers for the next two days, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall forecast for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 2. E...

September 2, 2025 10:29 AM

Heavy rain forecast across Gujarat, orange alerts issued in several districts

Gujarat is bracing for a fresh spell of intense monsoon activity this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple yellow and orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state. On Tuesday, heavy rain is very likely in Navsari, Valsad, and the Union Territories of Daman, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli. The Narmada district has been placed under an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 3, while a yellow warning has been issued for Dahod, Chhot...

September 2, 2025 10:21 AM

Torrential rains continue to lash Uttarakhand, schools shut in 10 districts

Uttarakhand remains on high alert as torrential rains continue to batter the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing red and orange alerts for Tuesday. The extreme weather has prompted authorities to shut schools up to Class 12 in 10 districts - Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Champawat, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar - as a precautionary measure. “Very heavy rain/very intense to extremely intense spells of rain, thunder...

September 1, 2025 2:05 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across northwest India, Delhi-NCR to see showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over Northwest India during the next three days, with isolated extremely heavy showers (over 21 cm) likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh today. Extremely heavy rainfall is also expected in parts of Gujarat on September 4 and 5. Between September 3 and 6, Konkan & Goa, central Maharashtra, Gujarat region and coastal Karnataka are also likely to receive heavy t...

September 1, 2025 12:25 PM

Gujarat nears monsoon target with 90% rainfall; 48 talukas record over 40 inches

Gujarat has so far received 90 per cent of its seasonal rainfall, with the state recording an average of 31.5 inches this monsoon, according to official data. Rainfall distribution shows June received the highest showers with an average of 12 inches, followed by 10 inches in July and 9.5 inches in August. So far, 48 talukas have recorded more than 40 inches of rain, while 10 districts have already surpassed their seasonal quota. South Gujarat leads the tally with an impressive 55 inches, amoun...