Key Highlights
- Heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts across several states, with IMD sounding red, orange, and yellow warnings.
- Red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Coastal Karnataka, Central Maharashtra (ghat areas), Konkan, and Goa.
- Many districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar experiencing varied weather, from severe humidity to localized heavy rainfall.
- Danger of flooding, waterlogging, power disruption, and lightning in multiple regions.
New Delhi:
Current Conditions
- Severe heat and humidity persist during the day in most parts, including capital Lucknow.
- Westerly winds at 8 km/h; UV index is high (around 7), so sun protection is advisable.
- Maximum temperature hovers around 34°C, minimum near 29°C, with a “sticky” feel due to high humidity.
Rainfall Record
- Several western UP districts have recorded significant rain:
- Meerut: 108.6mm
- Muzaffarnagar: 52mm
- Shahjahanpur: 21.4mm
- Jhansi: 5.1mm
- Kanpur Dehat: 24.4mm
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected at isolated places in both western and eastern UP today.
- Towards evening and night, chances of light to moderate rain and thundershowers increase.
Bihar Weather Update
- Temperatures expected to drop by 3-5°C in many parts over the next 24 hours due to rain.
- Maximum temperature for the day: about 39-41°C; minimum around 29°C.
- Rain or thunderstorms likely, especially in districts like Araria, Purnia, Begusarai, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Munger, Jamui, Gaya, Jehanabad, Nawada, Banka, and Bhagalpur.
- Lightning and strong winds warning in several districts risk of localized flooding and disruptions.
All-India Weather Alerts: July 24, 2025
Red Alert (Highest Risk: “Act Now”)
- Coastal Karnataka, Ghat Areas of Central Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa
- Extremely heavy rainfall, strong surface winds, risk of flooding, and life-threatening weather.
Orange Alert (“Be Ready”)
- Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, North Karnataka
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely, risk of waterlogging, transport disruptions, lightning, and localized flooding.
Yellow Alert (“Warning”)
- Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western UP, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, entire North-East, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, parts of Karnataka
- Heavy rainfall at isolated spots; possible power, transport disruptions, and minor flooding.
Rainfall Alert: How IMD’s Colour Codes Work
| Alert Level | Description | Rain Range (in 24h) | Advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Act Now | >204.5mm | Life-threatening risk, flooding, interruption of vital services, evacuation possible |
| Orange | Be Ready | 115.6–204.4mm | Severe disruption risk to daily life, transport, infrastructure, local flooding expected |
| Yellow | Warning | 64.5–115.5mm | Monitor local updates, possible disruption of outdoor activities; minor flooding possible |
| Green | No Advisory | <64mm | No advisory; normal weather |
Advisory
- For Affected Regions: Remain indoors during heavy rain, avoid low-lying or waterlogged areas, and follow local authority advisories.
- Charge devices, have emergency supplies ready, and if in a red/orange alert area, keep emergency contacts handy.
- Expect power outages, transport delays, and possible school/office closures in the highest alert regions.
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