Key Points:
- Heavy rain continues in Delhi, with the IMD forecasting more showers and thunderstorms through the week.
- Floods have displaced over 80,000 people in Uttar Pradesh; major rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna are above danger marks in multiple districts.
- Waterlogging, school closures, and power cuts plague Bihar after 48 hours of torrential rain; orange alert issued for several districts.
- Northern Madhya Pradesh faces severe rain and flood risk with rivers in spate and critical alerts for several districts.
- Orange and yellow rain alerts issued in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand amid risks of landslides and river surges.
- South India, especially Kerala and Karnataka, under orange/red alert, with heavy rainfall forecasted until August 8.
New Delhi: The capital remains under an active rain spell, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting persistent cloudy skies and intermittent rain for the week. Monday witnessed rain with thunderstorms, maximum temperatures around 33°C, high humidity levels, and a 54% chance of rain. The downpours brought relief from the heat but caused severe waterlogging and gridlock in key areas such as Vijay Chowk, Connaught Place, Minto Bridge, and Sarojini Nagar. Delhi’s air quality dipped from ‘satisfactory’ to ‘moderate’ as the rain increased particulate matter in the atmosphere.
Uttar Pradesh: Extensive Flooding and Mass Displacement
Severe floods continue to batter Uttar Pradesh, with over 84,000 people affected and more than 11,000 residents displaced as rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Varuna overflow in multiple districts. In Varanasi, the Ganga overshot danger levels, submerging all 84 ghats and flooding major roads and temples. Thirteen districts, including Prayagraj, Jalaun, Auraiya, Mirzapur, and Kanpur, are grappling with the crisis as local authorities set up relief camps and deploy rescue operations. Schools remain closed, and thousands have been evacuated from low-lying areas.
Bihar: Orange Alert, Waterlogging, and Infrastructure Woes
Heavy rain over the last 48 hours has swamped Bihar, causing a rapid rise in river levels and prompting the Chief Minister to urge vigilance. Major rivers including the Ganga, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak are up, flooding roads and homes in Patna and several districts. The IMD’s ‘orange alert’ is in effect for at least 13 districts, warning of continued rain and potential lightning strikes. Reports include waterlogged streets, damaged bridges, and school closures.
Madhya Pradesh: North Faces Yellow Alert, Rivers Swell
Northern districts of Madhya Pradesh, especially Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, and Chhatarpur, are on yellow alert as up to 4.5 inches of rain is forecast in 24 hours. Rising water from Uttar Pradesh has pushed the Mandakini river to flood levels, inundating roads and shops in Chitrakoot. Although Bhopal sees sunny intervals, rivers across the region remain high, with emergency preparations underway.
Himalayan States: Rain and Landslide Alerts in Himachal & Uttarakhand
An orange alert is sounded in Himachal Pradesh (Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur districts) and yellow alert in others as heavy to very heavy rain is forecast through August 6. Recent rainfall includes 110mm in Hamirpur, 80mm in Mandi, and continued episodes across major hill districts. Landslide-prone routes have warnings in place, and travel is discouraged.
Uttarakhand is also at risk of landslides as daily heavy rains are forecast from August 4 to 9, especially in the hilly belt.
South India: Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra Brace for Showers
The IMD has issued a red alert for Kerala till August 8 and orange/yellow alerts for coastal Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Kolhapur. In many areas, waterlogging and intermittent power disruptions have occurred, with the possibility of further heavy downpours over the next 3–5 days.
The start of August 2025 has brought intense monsoon conditions across vast swathes of India, impacting the north, hills, and the south. As forecasts warn of further rain and ongoing flood risks, residents are urged to remain vigilant and heed local advisories. Relief, rescue, and monitoring efforts are in full swing, but recovery may take weeks in the hardest-hit regions.
