IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Landslide Alerts for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, and Hilly States
The active monsoon season continues to unleash severe weather across large parts of India, disrupting normal life, triggering flash floods, and causing widespread waterlogging. From the flood-hit plains of Assam and Gujarat to continuous downpours in Kerala, intense meteorological activity is testing resilience nationwide. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple states today, while mountainous regions face persistent threats of cloudbursts and landslides as the weather system remains intensely active through mid-August.
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Five Days of Continuous Rain Ahead
Residents in the national capital and surrounding areas can expect no immediate respite from wet conditions. According to weather forecasters, Delhi-NCR will remain predominantly cloudy today with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers. This wet spell is projected to intensify starting tomorrow, August 11, with consistent showers expected to linger right through Independence Day until August 15. Temperatures are predicted to hover around a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius, while rising water levels in the Yamuna continue to keep low-lying zones on alert.
Heavy Downpours from Uttar Pradesh to Jharkhand
The monsoon remains aggressively active across the Gangetic plains. Uttar Pradesh is bracing for continuous heavy rainfall on August 10, with thunderstorms and intense showers sweeping across western, central, and eastern districts. The meteorological office has issued an active yellow alert for heavy rain across 14 specific districts in the state. Neighboring Bihar and Jharkhand are also slated to witness steady downpours, which are expected to offer relief from humidity but could cause waterlogging in low-lying urban areas.
Orange Alert in Rajasthan and Severe Weather Across Central India
Central and western regions are experiencing heavy moisture influx from active weather systems. An orange alert for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Rajasthan today. Meanwhile, isolated pockets of western and eastern Madhya Pradesh are expected to receive heavy to very heavy downpours. Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh are also on alert for strong surface winds and thunderstorm activity accompanied by heavy showers at isolated locations.
High Alert in Hilly Terrains: Landslide Risks in Himachal, Uttarakhand, and J&K
The mountainous northern terrain remains one of the most vulnerable zones during this monsoon cycle. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are under heavy rainfall alerts for August 10 and 11, with similar warnings extended for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh through August 12. Continuous and heavy precipitation in these high-altitude states has significantly elevated the danger of rolling boulders, destructive landslides, and sudden flash floods along major transit routes.
Wet Spell Continues in the Northeast and Southern Peninsular India
Monsoon activity shows no signs of slowing down in the northeastern states, with Assam and Meghalaya continuing to combat flood-like conditions due to relentless upstream rain. In the southern peninsula, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and Lakshadweep are experiencing widespread wet spells. Maritime authorities have also cautioned fishermen and coastal residents against venturing into rough seas, as strong surface winds gusting between 40 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected along coastal belts and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
