Heavy Rain and Stormy Winds Alert Issued Across 20 States Including Delhi, UP, and Bihar: IMD Warns of Severe Weather and Landslides
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The Indian monsoon has staged a fierce comeback, unleashing severe weather conditions across multiple regions of the country. According to the latest bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for today, September 4, 2026, a high-alert warning for torrential rainfall, lightning, and intense thunderstorms has been declared across nearly 20 states, including the national capital दिल्ली, उत्तर प्रदेश, and बिहार. Meteorological authorities have warned that gale-force winds reaching speeds of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour could wreak havoc, triggering waterlogging in urban centers and elevating landslide risks across vulnerable hilly terrains.
Triggering Weather System: Low-Pressure Area Over Central India
The sudden and intense shift in atmospheric conditions is primarily driven by a newly formed low-pressure area hovering over northeastern Madhya Pradesh and its adjacent regions. Weather experts anticipate that this active system will continue to pump moisture and generate heavy to very heavy precipitation across central pockets and the western Himalayan foothills over the coming days. Consequently, river water levels are expected to surge rapidly, prompting local administrations to issue safety advisories for residents and commuters alike.
Regional Weather Impacts Across the Plains and Northern Belts
The disruptive weather patterns are heavily impacting major northern and central states, bringing varied disruptions to daily life:
Delhi: The national capital is experiencing a chilly, stormy spell with overcast skies. Sustained surface winds of 30 to 40 km/h are accompanying intermittent heavy showers, bringing temperatures down to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius.
Uttar Pradesh: Severe weather warnings cover major districts including Meerut, Noida, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Varanasi, where gusty winds could peak between 60 to 70 km/h alongside heavy downpours. Lucknow is projected to record a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.
Bihar and Jharkhand: Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Bhagalpur in Bihar, alongside Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, are bracing for heavy rains and squally winds ranging between 40 to 50 km/h.
Madhya Pradesh: Districts directly in the path of the low-pressure system—such as Bhopal, Gwalior, and Sagar—face continuous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall with winds gusting up to 60 km/h.
Hilly Terrains and Western Regions Face Landslide Risks and Gale-Force Winds
Mountainous states are bearing the brunt of the active weather front, with continuous downpours severely disrupting transit. In Uttarakhand, districts like Pauri Garhwal, Nainital, and Dehradun are battling heavy rain and landslide threats alongside 60 km/h winds. Himachal Pradesh is witnessing severe gale-force winds up to 70 km/h across Shimla, Kullu, and Manali, where temperatures have plummeted drastically, leaving Manali with a maximum of just 14 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 7 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan have also been placed on high alert as fast-moving squalls and heavy showers sweep across northern and western corridors.
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