The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert for several regions as a result of the ongoing Western Disturbance. According to the forecast, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across Northwest, West, East, Northeast, and South Peninsular India over the coming days, raising concerns of flood-like situations, waterlogging, and travel disruptions.
States Under Orange Alert Today
Jammu & Kashmir – Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms likely.
Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand – Very heavy rainfall expected on Sunday and Monday.
Punjab & Haryana – Orange alert issued for intense showers with thunder and lightning.
Western Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat – Widespread heavy rainfall forecast.
Madhya Maharashtra & Konkan region (including Mumbai & Goa) – Heavy to extremely heavy rains over the next 7 days.
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Arunachal Pradesh – Heavy downpours expected in isolated areas.
Rajasthan & Kutch region – Light to moderate rainfall with heavy spells at certain locations.
IMD Rainfall Forecast for Next 5–7 Days
Northwest India
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand: Heavy to very heavy rain till Monday.
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan (East & West): Scattered thunderstorms with lightning.
Western Uttar Pradesh: Rain with chances of local flooding.
West India
Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Saurashtra-Kutch: Extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets over the next 3 days.
Coastal Karnataka: Heavy rain expected throughout the week.
East & Central India
Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.
West Madhya Pradesh & Vidarbha: Widespread rainfall likely.
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: Heavy downpours forecast.
Northeast India
Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura: Continuous rainfall for the next 4–5 days.
Thunderstorms and lightning possible in multiple locations.
South Peninsular India
Kerala, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Yanam: Moderate to heavy showers expected over the next 3–4 days.
Rainfall Situation in the Last 24 Hours
Heavy rains reported in Gujarat, Western Uttar Pradesh, Western Madhya Pradesh, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Marathwada, Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal.
These regions saw intense spells of rain, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions in urban centers.
Impact and Precautions
Travelers should remain cautious as landslides and road blockages are likely in hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are advised to take preventive measures to protect crops.
Urban areas such as Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Kolkata may witness traffic snarls, waterlogging, and power cuts due to heavy showers.
Local authorities in flood-prone regions have been asked to stay on high alert.
Conclusion
The IMD’s Orange Alert indicates that the next few days will be marked by intense rainfall across multiple states, with certain regions at risk of extremely heavy downpours. Residents are urged to stay updated with local forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel in affected zones, and follow safety advisories to minimize risks during this spell of adverse weather.
