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IMD Issues Flash Flood Alerts for 8 States and 2 UTs Amid Heavy Rain
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:39 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued flash flood alerts for eight states and two union territories as very heavy rainfall continues across the country.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released flash flood alerts for eight states and two union territories in response to very heavy rainfall sweeping the country.
Meteorologists reported that several regions are receiving rainfall amounts that exceed the 24‑hour average by a significant margin, raising the risk of sudden flooding in low‑lying and riverine areas.
Officials urge residents in the affected zones to stay alert, avoid traveling on flooded roads, and follow local authorities’ instructions. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents.
The IMD has also advised that the situation may worsen as monsoon rains are expected to continue for the next few days, and it will keep monitoring the weather patterns closely.
Meteorologists reported that several regions are receiving rainfall amounts that exceed the 24‑hour average by a significant margin, raising the risk of sudden flooding in low‑lying and riverine areas.
Officials urge residents in the affected zones to stay alert, avoid traveling on flooded roads, and follow local authorities’ instructions. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents.
The IMD has also advised that the situation may worsen as monsoon rains are expected to continue for the next few days, and it will keep monitoring the weather patterns closely.