The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Odisha, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, August 25.
IMD Forecast
- Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Gujarat till August 30.
- Rajasthan is likely to see heavy rain spells till August 26.
- Thunderstorms with lightning are predicted in Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh today.
Delhi Rains
Residents in Delhi woke up to fresh showers this morning, with visuals of rainfall near ITO circulating across news channels and social media.
Mumbai Rains
Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall in multiple parts of the city, including Sion’s Gandhi Market and the Eastern Express Highway, causing traffic snarls during office hours.
Rajasthan Flooding
In Banswara district of Rajasthan, incessant rains led to a sharp rise in river water levels. The Sangameshwar Temple was submerged, and visuals showed devotees performing aarti from the temple rooftop amid floodwaters.
