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IMD issues four‑day Red Alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms across several states
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:03 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next four days in multiple states, urging residents to take precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised a red alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms, forecasting sustained downpours over the next four days across a number of states. The warning, the highest level in the department’s alert system, indicates that rainfall intensity could exceed 100 mm in 24 hours in the affected regions.
Meteorologists said the weather pattern is driven by a deep low‑pressure system moving eastward from the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to trigger frequent thunderstorms and localized flooding. Authorities in the notified states have been instructed to activate emergency response teams and monitor river levels closely.
The IMD has advised the public to stay indoors during severe thunderstorms, avoid low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging, and keep emergency kits ready. Residents are also urged to follow updates on official channels and cooperate with local disaster management officials.
Meteorologists said the weather pattern is driven by a deep low‑pressure system moving eastward from the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to trigger frequent thunderstorms and localized flooding. Authorities in the notified states have been instructed to activate emergency response teams and monitor river levels closely.
The IMD has advised the public to stay indoors during severe thunderstorms, avoid low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging, and keep emergency kits ready. Residents are also urged to follow updates on official channels and cooperate with local disaster management officials.