IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Storm Alert Across 15 States, Floods Disrupt Life in Himachal, Kerala, and Assam
Monsoon fury has gripped large parts of India, bringing intense downpours, strong surface winds, and widespread disruption to normal life from the northern plains down to the southern coast. According to the latest daily bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty thunderstorms reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h has been predicted for 15 states and union territories on August 7, 2026. This sudden intensification of weather activity is primarily driven by an active cyclonic circulation hovering over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the southern Gangetic plains, resulting in treacherous conditions, potential landslides in hilly regions, and rising water levels in major river systems.
Delhi-NCR Weather and Regional Forecasts for UP and Bihar
The national capital awoke to overcast skies and intermittent heavy showers, with humidity levels peaking at 95 percent. The IMD has issued a weather warning for Delhi-NCR, expecting maximum temperatures to hover between 33 and 39 degrees Celsius alongside strong surface winds gusting between 40 to 50 km/h and moderate to heavy spells of rain. Meanwhile, the devastation of the monsoon continues unabated across Uttar Pradesh, where districts such as Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Mirzapur, Rae Bareli, Kanpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, and Meerut remain on high alert for continuous heavy downpours over the next 24 hours. Eastern India is also bearing the brunt of cyclonic winds, with Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga in Bihar facing fierce winds of 50 to 60 km/h, while Ranchi and Jamshedpur in neighboring Jharkhand brace for severe storms with winds reaching up to 80 km/h.
Flood Risks and Landslide Warnings in Hilly States and Rajasthan
Hilly regions are facing severe environmental hazards as persistent rainfall triggers flash floods and dangerous road blockages. In Himachal Pradesh, central and lower districts including Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Kangra, Mandi, and Chamba are on alert for overflowing local streams, landslides, and boulder falls along sensitive mountain passes. Similarly, Uttarakhand faces extremely intense rainfall warnings in Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Nainital, Uttarkashi, and Pithoragarh, which threaten to disrupt major national highways and travel routes. In the western desert state, the meteorological department has issued moderate to very heavy rain warnings across the Bharatpur, Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner divisions through August 10.
Flood Havoc in Assam and Orange Alert Issued Across Kerala
The situation in northeastern India and the southern coast remains critical due to relentless precipitation. Continuous downpours have caused major rivers to swell dangerously across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, displacing communities and inundating low-lying tracts. In South Bengal, districts including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, Howrah, and Bankura remain under active rain alerts. Meanwhile, southern India is experiencing severe coastal turbulence, prompting authorities to issue an orange alert across seven districts of Kerala—including Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kottayam—while total fishing bans remain enforced along rough coastal waters.
