The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra as heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life across several states. A yellow alert has also been declared for Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh.
Uttarakhand: Continuous Heavy Rainfall Triggers Alert
The IMD issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand on August 29, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
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Two people are missing and two injured in Chamoli district after debris flow caused by rain.
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The IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall in the state over the next seven days.
Arunachal Pradesh & Maharashtra on Orange Alert
Arunachal Pradesh and several parts of Maharashtra are also under an orange alert.
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Madhya Maharashtra and the Ghat regions are expected to receive intense downpours.
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In the past 24 hours, heavy rain has caused eight deaths in Maharashtra, with one person still missing.
Jammu & Kashmir: Floods in Jammu Division
The IMD has predicted moderate showers in Jammu division on August 29–30.
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Tawi River is overflowing, causing severe flooding and damage to homes and shops.
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Roads and bridges have been washed away due to continuous rainfall.
Himachal Pradesh: Roads and Power Supply Disrupted
Himachal Pradesh is under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall.
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Over 524 roads are blocked, including two national highways.
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More than 1,200 transformers and 400 water supply schemes have been affected.
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Since June 20, the monsoon has claimed 312 lives in the state.
Rajasthan & Gujarat: Heavy Showers Predicted
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Rajasthan with warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan on August 31.
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West Rajasthan will also see heavy showers on August 30–31.
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Gujarat is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall in several districts.
Delhi Weather: Cloudy Skies with Light Rain
In the national capital, the weather will remain cloudy with chances of light rain or thundershowers till the end of August.
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Maximum temperature: 33–35°C
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Minimum temperature: 23–25°C
Uttar Pradesh: Ganga and Yamuna Near Danger Mark
Floods in Uttar Pradesh have impacted over 1.5 lakh people as the Ganga and Yamuna rivers approached danger levels.
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76 roads and multiple streets are submerged.
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Relief camps have been set up for displaced families.
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Heavy rainfall is predicted in East and West UP between August 31 and September 2.
