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IMD Warns of Below‑Normal August Rainfall, Issues Heavy‑Rain Alerts for Kerala, Assam, Northeast
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 08:43 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has flagged below‑normal rainfall for August nationwide while issuing heavy‑rain alerts for Kerala, Assam and the Northeast states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a bulletin today stating that rainfall across India is expected to be below the normal average for the month of August. The agency highlighted that the monsoon season has been weaker than usual, with several regions recording less precipitation than the long‑term mean.
In response to the forecast, IMD has issued heavy‑rain alerts for the states of Kerala, Assam and the entire Northeast. The alerts warn of potential flooding and landslides in low‑lying and hilly areas, urging residents and authorities to take precautionary measures.
The bulletin advises that while the overall rainfall is lower, localized heavy showers could still occur, especially in the coastal and mountainous districts. Meteorologists recommend staying updated with local weather advisories and following official instructions during the monsoon period.
In response to the forecast, IMD has issued heavy‑rain alerts for the states of Kerala, Assam and the entire Northeast. The alerts warn of potential flooding and landslides in low‑lying and hilly areas, urging residents and authorities to take precautionary measures.
The bulletin advises that while the overall rainfall is lower, localized heavy showers could still occur, especially in the coastal and mountainous districts. Meteorologists recommend staying updated with local weather advisories and following official instructions during the monsoon period.