IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Jharkhand, Bihar, and Northeast on August 29
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Jharkhand, Bihar, and Northeast on August 29
IN · Published Aug 29, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy monsoon rainfall for isolated locations across several regions in India on Saturday, August
Areas expected to experience significant rainfall include Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and the northeastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Additionally, heavy rainfall is anticipated in East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Uttarakhand, Gangetic West Bengal, and Sikkim. The IMD has also issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for isolated places in Odisha. Thunderstorms and lightning are likely in Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chhattisgarh, with gusty winds expected in parts of eastern and southern India.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could lead to localised flooding, waterlogging, and disruptions in daily life, particularly in low-lying areas of the affected regions. The northeastern states, along with Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar, are at higher risk of experiencing significant rainfall, which may impact transportation, agriculture, and infrastructure. Thunderstorms and gusty winds in Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and other regions could pose risks to outdoor activities and infrastructure. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant and prepared for potential disruptions.

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