Key Points
- Red alerts for extremely heavy rain in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and West Madhya Pradesh today.
- Delhi-NCR will see only light drizzles and cloudy skies; no major rain warning yet.
- Orange alerts for severe weather in parts of Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Sikkim, Assam, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Yellow alerts across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra, South India, and the Northeast.
- Kerala and Himachal Pradesh face flooding, landslides and widespread storm damages.
- IMD advises people in high-alert areas to stay indoors, prepare for flash floods, and avoid water-logged zones.
New Delhi: As the monsoon intensifies across central and western India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts spanning more than 15 states, warning of “extremely heavy rainfall” and storm hazards on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Delhi-NCR: Humid, Cloudy, But Still Waiting for Rain
- Delhi-NCR residents can expect only “very light to light rain with cloudy skies” today, according to IMD. No warning or alert has been issued, and temperatures are ranging between 35°C and 38°C, punctuated by high humidity and occasional drizzles.
- The city has yet to feel the full impact of this year’s monsoon, in stark contrast to record rainfall being witnessed elsewhere.
Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat Face Extreme Rainfall
- Red alerts the highest IMD warning for East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat highlight the risk of “extremely heavy rainfall” that could lead to flash floods, widespread waterlogging, and traffic disruption. South-eastern and eastern Rajasthan are most at risk, along with major districts in Gujarat such as Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, which are already seeing intense rain, thunderstorms, and winds up to 40km/h.
- Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in these states through July 28, with forecasts extending wet weather well into the week.
Warnings for Central, Eastern & Southern States
- Orange alerts indicate the risk of strong storms and flooding in West Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Saurashtra, Kutch, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and North Bengal.
- Kerala is facing continued downpours, storm surges and river floods; IMD has advised high-risk populations in hill areas and along coasts to move to safer ground.
- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra, Telangana, Vidarbha, and parts of the Northeast are under yellow alerts for localized heavy rain and strong winds.
Weather Impacts and Precautions
- Severe monsoon storms have already led to landslides in Himachal Pradesh and damage in Kerala and the Konkan coast.
- The IMD is warning of flash floods, lightning, and landslides in red and orange alert regions.
- Fishermen warnings are active for the Gujarat–Maharashtra–Kerala coasts due to high wind speeds and rough seas.
- Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated on official weather bulletins and avoid unnecessary travel or open fields during thunderstorms.
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