IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rain in Multiple States
Published May 6, 2025
IMD issues alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in multiple Indian states, bringing relief from extreme heat. Red alert for torrential rain in key states, urging precautions. Monitoring ongoing.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds over several regions across India in the coming days. This weather shift comes after a period of extreme heat and is expected to bring cooler days to many states.
Torrential Rain Expected in Key States Heavy downpours are expected through May 7 in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and East Madhya Pradesh.
Other states that may face intense rainfall include Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Kerala & Mahe, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya.
Alerts for Light Showers Across North and Central India The IMD has also sounded alerts for light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, expected between May 6 and 11.
Extended Rain Forecasts Rain is likely to continue: Till May 9 in: Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada. Till May 7 in: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Till May 9 in: Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh.
Till this week in: South Interior Karnataka, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe.
IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several Indian states, urging residents to take necessary precautions. This severe weather warning comes as a welcome respite from the intense heatwave that gripped many parts of the country.
States on high alert for torrential downpours and flooding
States like Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh are on high alert, with the IMD predicting torrential downpours and potential flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities are advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during this period.
Meteorological factors causing heavy rainfall from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
The heavy rainfall is attributed to a combination of meteorological factors, including the influence of Western Disturbances and the formation of cyclonic circulations.
These weather systems are drawing in moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, creating conditions ripe for intense rainfall.
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