Key Points
- Light to moderate rain likely in Delhi-NCR today evening/night; spells to continue through Aug 14–16.
- Extremely heavy rain alert (≥21cm) for Uttarakhand on Aug 13; very heavy spells likely to persist this week.
- Orange alert in Telangana with risk of very to extremely heavy rain Aug 13–16; flash floods possible in Hyderabad pockets.
- Heavy rain warnings extend to MP, Vidarbha, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Coastal AP and Rayalaseema through Aug 17.
- Himachal, Jammu under heavy rain risk; landslides and river level rise remain concerns in hill states.
New Delhi: The IMD Delhi bulletin indicates a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of very light to light rain or thundershowers during evening/night on Aug 13, followed by a few spells of light to moderate rain thereafter; max 33–35°C, min 23–25°C, with southwesterly to northwesterly winds around 10–15km/h. Light showers are also flagged for Independence Day, with the city forecast page highlighting intermittent rain over Aug 13–16. Given saturated conditions, expect waterlogging and traffic delays, though temperatures are near/below normal and humidity remains high.
Uttarakhand and Himachal: Torrential Rain, Landslide and River Surge Risks
A red-level situation is signaled for Uttarakhand with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on Aug 13, and heavy to very heavy rain with intense to extremely intense spells likely at a few places; similar heavy rain risks continue Aug 14–16 per state bulletins and IMD press note. District advisories cover Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, and Bageshwar among the most at risk, with thunderstorms and lightning across all districts. Media and state advisories corroborate red/orange alerts and preparedness instructions. Himachal Pradesh is also under heavy rain warnings with associated landslide hazards per national advisories.
Jammu Region: Heavy Rain Through Aug 15
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Jammu during Aug 12–15, elevating risks of road closures, waterlogging, and localized flooding in vulnerable corridors.
Uttar Pradesh: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Lightning
The IMD press release flags heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttar Pradesh on Aug 13–14, with thunderstorm/lightning risks; western UP is set for more intense activity over the next 48 hours.
Bihar and Odisha: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Lightning Risk
The national bulletin highlights heavy rain over Bihar on Aug 12–13 and over Odisha on Aug 13–15, with thunderstorm/lightning and gusty winds possible, raising waterlogging and flood risks in low-lying and riverbank areas.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Vidarbha, MP, Chhattisgarh: Heavy to Extremely Heavy Spell
A fresh surge brings heavy to very heavy rainfall over MP, Vidarbha, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Telangana from Aug 13–17, with extremely heavy falls specifically over Telangana on Aug 13–14; orange alerts include Hyderabad with warnings of very intense spells and potential flash flooding in northern/western sectors. All India summaries and AIR reports echo the extended heavy-rain phase in Telangana till Aug 17 with thunderstorms and gusty winds at 30–40km/h.
Impact and Safety Advisory
- Urban: Waterlogging, traffic congestion, underpass closures; avoid low-lying routes during peak spells.
- Hills: Landslides, rockfalls, and rapid river level rise; avoid slope-side travel, check highway advisories, and follow district alerts.
- Thunderstorms/Lightning: Move indoors, avoid sheltering under trees/hoardings, and postpone non-essential travel during orange/red alerts.
- Flash Flooding: Telangana urban pockets and drainage-prone colonies face rapid inundation; track municipal advisories and IMD nowcasts.
What’s Driving the Rain
IMD notes the monsoon trough aligned across north India, with a cyclonic circulation over NW Uttar Pradesh and a western disturbance aloft over north Pakistan J&K, supporting widespread convection across the western Himalaya and adjoining plains, while renewed monsoon surge fuels the central-east and peninsular activity.
