Key points
- IMD: Orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand; warnings continue through at least August 27.
- Delhi-NCR: Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and below-normal temperatures expected today.
- Rajasthan: Multiple districts shut schools; Jaipur orders holidays on August 25–26 amid flood-like conditions.
- J&K: All schools closed across Jammu division today; some exams postponed due to severe weather.
- Himachal: Widespread disruptions, landslides, and institution closures in multiple districts.
New Delhi: Heavy monsoon rains from Delhi-NCR to the Himalayas have triggered floods, school closures, and multi-day weather alerts, with the IMD warning of continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in several North Indian states through mid-week.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed parts of Uttarakhand under orange alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning at several locations, and has flagged continued activity across the western Himalayan region through Wednesday.
- The IMD’s all-India hazard map shows warnings for Uttarakhand and heavy rain signals over neighboring sub-divisions, aligning with active-to-vigorous monsoon conditions and a near-normal monsoon trough position.
Delhi-NCR: Rain relief, cooler day ahead
- Light rain swept Delhi-NCR this morning, with more showers and thunderstorms forecast during the day; maximum temperatures are likely to run 2–4°C below typical late-August norms, offering brief respite from humidity.
- The agency has advised caution during thunderstorm periods, though prolonged heavy spells are more concentrated in the Himalayan foothills and adjoining states.
Rajasthan: Flood-like conditions, school closures expand
- Torrential rains have produced flood-like situations in several districts, with reported casualties and disruptions across Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Kota; authorities in Jaipur, Nagaur, and Ajmer declared school holidays, with Jaipur extending closures to August 25–26.
- District orders confirm a two-day shutdown for all government, private, and Anganwadi institutions in Jaipur owing to safety concerns and road inundation.
Jammu & Kashmir: Class suspension across Jammu division
- The Directorate of School Education has ordered all government and private schools in Jammu division closed today, citing severe inclement weather and elevated risks from landslides and flash floods in higher reaches.
- JKBOSE postponed Class 10 and 11 exams scheduled for August 25 across J&K and Ladakh; revised dates will be announced later.
Himachal Pradesh: Landslides and route closures
- Persistent rain over the past 18 hours has led to landslides and blocked roads in Chamba and Kullu, prompting authorities to shut educational institutions in districts including Una, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Hamirpur for today.
- The IMD continues to caution residents in high-altitude zones regarding cloudburst and flash flood risks through mid-week.
Uttarakhand: Orange alert, landslide risk on key corridors
- The IMD’s Dehradun centre projects heavy to very heavy rainfall with intense spells in multiple districts, including Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh, with warnings extended through at least August 27.
- Mountain highways, including stretches toward Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, have faced intermittent closures due to slope failures; officials urge avoidance of rivers and streams during peak flows.
Uttar Pradesh: More showers today; humid break mid-week
- After widespread showers over two days, the state is likely to see heavy rain in some parts today, followed by a brief lull and a return of humid heat; conditions may re-intensify around August 29–30 per regional outlooks.
- Sub-division advisories indicate heavy rainfall potential today with tapering signals thereafter, though local thunderstorm activity may persist.
Bihar: Statewide rainy conditions, then a slowdown
- The monsoon pulse remains active, with rain likely across a large swath of districts including Patna, Gaya, Buxar, Kaimur, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura, Munger, Banka, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai today before a gradual easing.
- The broader IMD bulletin flags heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over east India states through Monday, matching on-ground precipitation in Patna and nearby districts.
Travel and safety advisory
- Authorities across hill states urge avoiding riverbanks, unstable slopes, and landslide-prone zones; travelers should check district advisories and highway updates before departure.
- Parents and students are advised to monitor official district and education department channels for school and exam updates in Rajasthan, J&K, Himachal, and Uttarakhand.
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