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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain and Storms in 18 States
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🗓 29 Aug 2026, 06:19 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert warning of heavy rainfall and storms across 18 states, urging residents to take precautions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert warning of heavy rainfall and storms across 18 states, urging residents to take precautions.
The alert covers states from Punjab and Haryana to Odisha and Tamil Nadu, with the most intense showers expected in the Delhi-NCR region.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects, avoid traveling on high roads, and keep emergency kits ready. Local authorities have set up helplines for immediate assistance.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as the weather fronts move. Stay tuned to official channels for real‑time advisories.
The alert covers states from Punjab and Haryana to Odisha and Tamil Nadu, with the most intense showers expected in the Delhi-NCR region.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects, avoid traveling on high roads, and keep emergency kits ready. Local authorities have set up helplines for immediate assistance.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as the weather fronts move. Stay tuned to official channels for real‑time advisories.