The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of India over the next 24-48 hours.
Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among the key areas facing intense rain warnings, while Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand also remain under rain alerts.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand
Both east and west UP face an extremely heavy rain warning on September 26. On September 27, East UP is likely to get heavy rain and West UP very heavy rain, along with thunderstorms and lightning.
Authorities have alerted vulnerable districts over possible flash floods.
The state has a heavy rain warning for September 26, with thunderstorms and lightning also possible. No major warning is currently indicated from September 27 onward.
Extremely heavy rain is forecast on September 26 and 27, followed by heavy rain on September 28. Landslides, road blockages and rising river levels remain concerns in vulnerable areas.
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
Heavy rain is forecast on September 26, with thunderstorms and squally weather possible. The IMD currently shows no warning for September 27.
Very heavy rainfall is expected on September 26, with thunderstorms and lightning also likely.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast on September 26, followed by thunderstorm activity on September 27.
Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Other Regions
Delhi-NCR and Haryana are under a heavy-rain warning for September 26-27, while Punjab has a thunderstorm warning on September 26 and heavy rain is expected on September 27. Himachal Pradesh may receive very heavy rain on September 27.
Andhra Pradesh may see thunderstorms and strong winds through September 29, while Telangana has a thunderstorm and lightning warning for September 26.
Northeast India is also expected to receive widespread rain, particularly Assam, Meghalaya and parts of Arunachal Pradesh and the other northeastern states.
Residents in rain-affected areas should monitor local IMD and government advisories, particularly where flooding, lightning or landslides are possible.
