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Yellow Rain Alert Issued for 9 States, Including Maharashtra
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow rain alert for nine states, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Maharashtra is among the affected regions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a yellow rain alert on Tuesday for nine states, signalling a high likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding.
The alert covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
State governments have activated emergency response teams and set up flood monitoring stations. The National Disaster Management Authority has urged citizens to keep emergency kits ready.
The IMD advises people to check local weather updates regularly and follow instructions from authorities to minimise risks.
The alert covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Residents in low‑lying areas are advised to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
State governments have activated emergency response teams and set up flood monitoring stations. The National Disaster Management Authority has urged citizens to keep emergency kits ready.
The IMD advises people to check local weather updates regularly and follow instructions from authorities to minimise risks.