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IMD Issues Torrential Rain Alert for Delhi, UP, Bihar on Aug 18
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:48 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across six states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, on August 18.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a torrential rain alert for the period of August 18, covering six states in northern India. The warning includes the national capital Delhi, the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, and the neighboring state of Bihar, among others. Meteorologists predict that the region could experience rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres, potentially leading to flooding and waterlogging.
Officials in the affected areas are advised to prepare for heavy downpours and to monitor local weather updates closely. The alert is part of the IMD’s routine forecasting, aimed at mitigating the impact of severe weather on transportation, agriculture, and daily life.
The department has urged residents to stay indoors during peak rainfall hours and to keep emergency supplies ready. Local authorities are coordinating with disaster management agencies to ensure timely response if flooding occurs.
Officials in the affected areas are advised to prepare for heavy downpours and to monitor local weather updates closely. The alert is part of the IMD’s routine forecasting, aimed at mitigating the impact of severe weather on transportation, agriculture, and daily life.
The department has urged residents to stay indoors during peak rainfall hours and to keep emergency supplies ready. Local authorities are coordinating with disaster management agencies to ensure timely response if flooding occurs.