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Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rain in UP, Uttarakhand and 5 Other States
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and five other states, warning of potential flooding.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and five other states, signalling a high risk of flooding.
The alert covers Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, with the highest rainfall expected over the next 48 hours.
Authorities warn that low‑lying areas and river basins could experience flash floods, and residents in vulnerable districts are urged to take precautions.
Local governments are advised to activate emergency plans, and citizens should stay tuned to official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel.
The alert covers Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, with the highest rainfall expected over the next 48 hours.
Authorities warn that low‑lying areas and river basins could experience flash floods, and residents in vulnerable districts are urged to take precautions.
Local governments are advised to activate emergency plans, and citizens should stay tuned to official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel.