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IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alerts Amid Drought Warning Across India
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:43 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has released alerts for heavy rainfall in several regions while simultaneously warning of a severe drought that could affect the country.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in multiple parts of the country, urging local authorities to prepare for potential flooding and landslides.
The alerts cover a wide geographical spread, affecting both northern and southern regions, and are expected to bring intense downpours over the coming days.
In a contrasting development, the IMD has also issued a severe drought warning, citing concerns over water scarcity that could impact agriculture and daily life.
Officials have urged the public to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and be ready for both heavy rains and water shortages as the weather situation evolves.
The alerts cover a wide geographical spread, affecting both northern and southern regions, and are expected to bring intense downpours over the coming days.
In a contrasting development, the IMD has also issued a severe drought warning, citing concerns over water scarcity that could impact agriculture and daily life.
Officials have urged the public to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and be ready for both heavy rains and water shortages as the weather situation evolves.