IMD Issues Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Warning for Multiple States
IMD Issues Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Warning for Multiple States
IN · Published Aug 31, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states and Union Territories in India for Monday.
The affected regions include Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, West Bengal, and Sikkim.

Impact & Risks

The heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected to impact daily life in the listed states, with risks of waterlogging, localised flooding, and potential disruptions to transportation and infrastructure. Agricultural activities may also be affected due to excessive rainfall. Residents in low-lying areas and regions prone to landslides, particularly in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim, are at higher risk.

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