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July 28, 2025 3:31 PM

IMD issues red alert for eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat as monsoon rainfall intensifies

A fresh weather system has triggered intense rainfall activity across several parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days, particularly in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, northeastern states, and Western Himalayan region. According to the IMD, eastern Rajasthan is likely to experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall on July 28 and 29, while similar conditions are expected in parts of Gujarat and western Ma...

July 28, 2025 10:37 AM

Heavy rainfall forces school closures across Rajasthan; red alert issued for several districts

Many districts in Rajasthan have been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for further heavy rains over the next 48 hours, prompting precautionary measures across the state, including the closure of schools in ten districts. A Red Alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in Baran, Bharatpur, Jhalawar, and Karauli on Monday. An Orange Alert is in effect for Alwar, Banswara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, D...

July 25, 2025 2:58 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Odisha, Jharkhand and Bengal; Delhi to see light showers till July 28

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall over several regions of the country due to a depression persisting over coastal West Bengal and the adjoining areas of the northwest Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh. The IMD said that monsoon conditions will remain active over central and eastern India and along the west coast and adjoining ghat regions over the next four to five days. Going forward, the IMD expects extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Odi...

July 22, 2025 11:41 AM

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J&K’s Rajouri; schools closed

A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday. As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several l...

July 22, 2025 11:20 AM

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi; IMD predicts light rain for next seven days

Several parts of the national capital witnessed rainfall on Tuesday, offering much-needed relief from the recent spell of heat and contributing to the ongoing monsoon activity across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to experience light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on July 22 and 23. The skies will remain generally cloudy during this period, the IMD said in a statement. The forecast indicates that light rain will ...

July 21, 2025 3:51 PM

IMD predicts week-long rain spree in southern, central India; Delhi-NCR to witness light showers till July 23

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over multiple regions in southern and central India across the country in the next few days. Western Himalayan Region and adjoining plains, eastern and central India regions are expected to receive intense precipitation. States including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are also expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next 3–4 days, while Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Jhark...

July 18, 2025 3:30 PM

Depression over MP, UP triggers heavy rains across India: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of India, influenced by a depression over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh. The weather system is expected to bring widespread rain to Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the next two days, with isolated locations in western Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall on July 18. Southern states including Kerala, Karnataka, and T...

July 17, 2025 3:15 PM

Monsoon update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of UP, MP; Delhi likely to witness mild showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued warning of extremely heavy rainfall (exceeding 21 cm) at isolated locations across several states, including parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh under the influence of depression over southeast UP. Western Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive significant rainfall on July 18, 20, and 21. Eastern Rajasthan may see heavy downpours on July 17, while other parts of Rajasthan are likely to experience extremely heavy downpour on July 1...

July 16, 2025 2:58 PM

Heavy rains continue across eastern and southern India amid dual low-pressure systems; Delhi-NCR also gets drenched

Two well-marked low-pressure areas - one over northwest Rajasthan and its neighbourhood and another over southwest Bihar and adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh - are currently influencing weather conditions across large parts of India. These systems are likely to sustain heavy to very heavy rainfall over eastern and adjoining central India over the next two days, while persistent wet conditions are predicted for Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu over the next week. According to the India Meteorolo...

July 15, 2025 5:22 PM

IMD strengthens India’s weather preparedness with accurate forecasts

As extreme weather events grow more frequent and unpredictable due to climate change, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is expanding its capabilities to make India a weather-resilient nation. With its legacy dating back to 1875, the IMD, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has become the backbone of the country’s weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, and climate monitoring efforts. IMD has earned widespread recognition for its accurate monsoon predictions. From 2021 to 2024, i...