Key Points
- Heavy to very heavy rain likely today over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim.
- Yellow alert for Delhi–NCR with light to moderate rain/thundershowers forecast; cloudy sky persists.
- Orange alerts in parts of Himachal and Uttarakhand through mid-week; flash flood risk flagged for several Uttarakhand districts.
- Heavy rain also likely in Bihar and Northeast states; IMD warns of thunderstorms and lightning in multiple regions.
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department’s latest all-India bulletin indicates heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim today, with associated thunderstorms and lightning in several adjoining regions. Heavy rain is also likely over Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Punjab, East Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana during the day.
IMD’s sub-division warnings pages also reflect state-wise alerts for August 11, including active advisories across northern hill states and the eastern Himalayan belt.
Hills On High Alert: Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand
IMD has highlighted a renewed intense spell over the western Himalayas, with very heavy rain likely today in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 as the spell peaks mid-week. District-specific alerts in Himachal’s Mandi indicate yellow/orange phases from August 11–14, signaling the potential for intense rainfall and related hazards, with authorities on high alert. Media and local advisories also note orange alerts in Himachal through August 14 and in multiple Uttarakhand districts till August 14.
IMD’s Flash Flood Risk outlook flags low to moderate flash flood risk in several Uttarakhand watersheds over the next 24 hours, including Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Almora, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal, and Champawat due to saturated soils and expected rainfall.
Delhi-NCR: Cloudy Sky, Light-Moderate Showers; Yellow Alert
The Delhi forecast bulletin shows a partly cloudy to generally cloudy sky, with very light to light rain/thundershowers likely in the morning and increasing chances of light to moderate showers toward evening/night from mid-week; max 33–35°C and min 24–26°C today. Broader alerts indicate a yellow phase for Delhi with rain and thunderstorms likely through August 15.
East & Northeast: Heavy Rain In Bihar, Sikkim, Assam-Meghalaya
Bihar has a day-1 warning for heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning, continuing into tomorrow per IMD’s state page. IMD’s national bulletin highlights heavy to very heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim today, and heavy rain likely across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, with very heavy spells in parts on subsequent days.
Central & Western India: MP, Punjab, Haryana, Telangana In Focus
Isolated heavy rain is likely over East Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Punjab, and Telangana today, with thunderstorms/lightning risks across several of these subdivisions as per the IMD’s day-wise warnings.
States With Subdued Activity Or No Specific Warning
Some IMD sub-division pages indicate “no warning” for select days in parts of peninsular or eastern plains; however, localized thunderstorms/lightning remain possible and can change rapidly with evolving systems, so state pages should be checked for intraday updates.
Safety Advisory
- Avoid travel near landslide-prone slopes, streams, and low-lying areas in Himachal and Uttarakhand during heavy spells; follow district administration advisories strictly.
- In Delhi–NCR, expect waterlogging during heavier bursts; keep electronics protected and plan commutes with buffer time under the yellow alert phase.
- In Bihar and Northeast states, watch for thunderstorm/lightning alerts and brief intense downpours that can cause flash flooding and traffic disruption.
What IMD Projects Next
IMD signals intensification over western Himalayas mid-week, with extremely heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand on August 13 and sustained heavy rain potential in Himachal August 11–14, while eastern Himalaya and Northeast see recurring heavy spells through August 12–13. Sub-division warning dashboards will reflect day-by-day updates for each state.
