📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / TNSE Mahalingam VNR
Weather
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Storm Alert for 15 States, Winds Up to 70 km/h
✍️ informalnewz
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 01:38 PM
👁 1
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and storm conditions across 15 states within the next seven hours, with wind speeds expected to reach 70 km per hour.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released an alert indicating that heavy rain and storm conditions are likely to affect fifteen Indian states over the next seven hours. Meteorologists project that wind speeds could surge to as high as 70 kilometres per hour, raising concerns about potential damage to infrastructure and safety hazards.
The alert covers a broad geographical area, encompassing regions from the northern plains to the coastal belts. Residents in the affected zones have been advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid travel on exposed roads, especially during the peak intensity period.
Authorities are on standby to respond to any emergencies, and local disaster management teams have been instructed to monitor the situation closely. The IMD will continue to update the public as the weather system evolves.
Citizens are urged to follow official advisories, keep emergency kits ready, and stay informed through reliable sources such as the IMD website and local news channels.
The alert covers a broad geographical area, encompassing regions from the northern plains to the coastal belts. Residents in the affected zones have been advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid travel on exposed roads, especially during the peak intensity period.
Authorities are on standby to respond to any emergencies, and local disaster management teams have been instructed to monitor the situation closely. The IMD will continue to update the public as the weather system evolves.
Citizens are urged to follow official advisories, keep emergency kits ready, and stay informed through reliable sources such as the IMD website and local news channels.