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Red Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra
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🗓 25 Jul 2026, 04:03 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the monsoon season as rainfall intensifies across the country, with Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra experiencing extreme precipitation.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a red alert for the monsoon season, signalling that rainfall intensity is rising across the country. The warning covers large parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, where weather stations have recorded unusually high precipitation levels.
Meteorologists say the surge in rainfall is linked to a strong low‑pressure system moving over the Arabian Sea, which is feeding moisture into the Indian subcontinent. The red alert indicates that rainfall intensity is expected to reach or exceed 30 mm per hour in many areas.
Local authorities in the affected states have urged residents to stay indoors and to take precautions against flooding and landslides. Emergency services are on standby, and several districts have activated disaster management plans.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may issue further advisories as the monsoon progresses. Citizens are advised to follow official weather updates and heed any evacuation orders.
Meteorologists say the surge in rainfall is linked to a strong low‑pressure system moving over the Arabian Sea, which is feeding moisture into the Indian subcontinent. The red alert indicates that rainfall intensity is expected to reach or exceed 30 mm per hour in many areas.
Local authorities in the affected states have urged residents to stay indoors and to take precautions against flooding and landslides. Emergency services are on standby, and several districts have activated disaster management plans.
The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and may issue further advisories as the monsoon progresses. Citizens are advised to follow official weather updates and heed any evacuation orders.