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IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rain in Kangra, Chamba and Sirmaur
✍️ News Arena India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 05:48 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in the districts of Kangra, Chamba and Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh, urging residents to take precautions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the districts of Kangra, Chamba and Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh, indicating that heavy rainfall is expected to bring significant flooding and landslides.
According to the alert, the region may receive 200–300 mm of rain in the next 24 hours, with localized bursts exceeding 400 mm. The forecast also warns of high wind speeds and the potential for waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads that are prone to landslides. Local authorities have set up emergency response teams and are monitoring river levels closely.
The IMD has urged the public to follow updates from state meteorological offices and to heed instructions from local police and disaster management officials.
According to the alert, the region may receive 200–300 mm of rain in the next 24 hours, with localized bursts exceeding 400 mm. The forecast also warns of high wind speeds and the potential for waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads that are prone to landslides. Local authorities have set up emergency response teams and are monitoring river levels closely.
The IMD has urged the public to follow updates from state meteorological offices and to heed instructions from local police and disaster management officials.