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India Issues Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm and Lightning Alerts Across Multiple States
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🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning alerts for several states, urging residents to exercise caution.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning alerts for a number of states across the country.
The alerts cover regions in the north, central and eastern parts of India, where weather models predict intense rainfall and frequent lightning strikes.
Officials have advised people to stay indoors, avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding, and keep emergency supplies ready.
The warnings come as part of the IMD’s daily weather tracker, which monitors evolving conditions and updates the public on potential hazards.
The alerts cover regions in the north, central and eastern parts of India, where weather models predict intense rainfall and frequent lightning strikes.
Officials have advised people to stay indoors, avoid traveling on roads prone to flooding, and keep emergency supplies ready.
The warnings come as part of the IMD’s daily weather tracker, which monitors evolving conditions and updates the public on potential hazards.