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Weather
Red Alert Issued for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across North India
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 06:04 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across northern states, urging residents to heed safety guidelines.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced a red alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms covering large parts of North India, including the plains of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan.
The alert, issued at 10:00 a.m. IST, warns of potentially damaging winds, flash floods and landslides. Authorities have released a set of safety tips to help residents protect themselves and their property.
Officials advise people to stay indoors, avoid traveling on flooded roads, secure loose objects, and keep emergency supplies ready. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and update the alert status as weather conditions evolve.
Residents in affected districts are urged to follow local advisories and to seek higher ground if sudden flooding occurs.
The alert, issued at 10:00 a.m. IST, warns of potentially damaging winds, flash floods and landslides. Authorities have released a set of safety tips to help residents protect themselves and their property.
Officials advise people to stay indoors, avoid traveling on flooded roads, secure loose objects, and keep emergency supplies ready. The IMD will continue to monitor the situation and update the alert status as weather conditions evolve.
Residents in affected districts are urged to follow local advisories and to seek higher ground if sudden flooding occurs.