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Weather
IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Jharkhand on Oct 29
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🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:17 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand on 29 October, urging residents to take precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a heavy rain alert at 10:00 a.m. IST for the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand on 29 October.
The alert follows a low‑pressure system over the Bay of Bengal that is expected to bring intense rainfall across the region.
Forecasts indicate rainfall amounts of 80–120 mm in some districts, raising the risk of flooding in low‑lying areas and potential disruptions to transport and daily life.
State authorities have advised residents to stay indoors, secure loose items and monitor local weather updates; schools and offices may be closed depending on severity.
The alert follows a low‑pressure system over the Bay of Bengal that is expected to bring intense rainfall across the region.
Forecasts indicate rainfall amounts of 80–120 mm in some districts, raising the risk of flooding in low‑lying areas and potential disruptions to transport and daily life.
State authorities have advised residents to stay indoors, secure loose items and monitor local weather updates; schools and offices may be closed depending on severity.