Key Points
- Heavy rains flood large parts of Delhi, including Lutyens zone, with waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
- IMD issues rain alerts for several states including Delhi, the northern hills, and other regions.
- Relief in Rajasthan after prolonged rainfall; no fresh alerts for the state.
- Orange and yellow alerts sounded for hilly and northeastern states due to potential very heavy rain.
- Multiple states nationwide warned to prepare for further rainfall and adverse conditions.
New Delhi: The national capital Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging in several areas, including the prestigious Lutyens’ Delhi. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that Delhi will remain generally cloudy today, with moderate rain expected throughout Wednesday. Officials are warning of possible water accumulation and localized flooding in many parts of the city.
- Forecast for July 23, 2025:
- Maximum temperature: 31°C
- Minimum temperature: 25°C
Rajasthan Breathes Easy After Days of Downpour
Rajasthan had endured relentless rainfall over the last week, causing several rivers in the state to swell and disrupting daily life. However, there was no rain reported in the state on Tuesday. The IMD has not issued a rain alert for Rajasthan for Wednesday, bringing some much-needed respite to its residents.
Orange and Yellow Alerts Across Hilly and Northeastern States
The IMD has issued an orange alert which denotes a warning for very heavy rainfall for the following states:
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Madhya Maharashtra
- Konkan and Goa
- Telangana
A yellow alert has been sounded in Uttarakhand, indicating a likelihood of moderate to heavy rain, but with less risk than an orange alert. The IMD is advising residents in all these regions to remain alert for possible flooding, landslides, and waterlogging.
Rainfall Likely in Several Other States
Apart from the above, weather agencies including Skymet forecast moderate to heavy rains in the following regions:
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Vidarbha
- Konkan and Goa
- Coastal Karnataka
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
- Eastern Rajasthan
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh
- Southern coast of Odisha
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Rain Alerts Table
| State/Region | Alert Type | Rainfall Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | IMD forecast | Moderate |
| Rajasthan | None | No significant rain |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Himachal Pradesh | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Haryana | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Punjab | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Uttarakhand | Yellow | Heavy |
| Assam & Meghalaya | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Bihar | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Chhattisgarh | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Madhya Maharashtra | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Konkan & Goa | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Telangana | Orange | Very Heavy |
| Madhya Pradesh | Advisory | Moderate to Heavy |
| Vidarbha | Advisory | Moderate to Heavy |
| Coastal Karnataka | Advisory | Moderate to Heavy |
| Kerala | Advisory | Moderate to Heavy |
| Lakshadweep | Advisory | Moderate to Heavy |
| Eastern Rajasthan | Advisory | Heavy (local) |
| Coastal Andhra Pradesh | Advisory | Heavy (local) |
| Odisha (South Coast) | Advisory | Heavy (local) |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Advisory | Heavy (local) |
Public Advisory
Residents are urged to stay updated with the latest IMD alerts, avoid waterlogged areas, and take precautions against sudden flooding, especially in cities and hilly terrain prone to landslides. Emergency teams are on alert across affected states to respond to weather-related incidents.
