Category: Weather

A sudden afternoon downpour on August 23, 2025, cooled Faridabad after days of intense heat and exceeded IMD’s light-rain outlook. The showers triggered minor waterlogging and slower traffic in low-lying stretches, while residents welcomed the drop in temperatures. With a ‘Very High’ climate risk score and a wet 30-day IMD outlook, the city faces ongoing urban flooding concerns.

The IMD has sounded orange and red alerts in several northern and central states as the monsoon brings intense rain. Uttarakhand is seeing the steepest risks with heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and ongoing rescue operations. Many districts face potential disruptions, with warnings for traffic, power outages, and flooding.

Prayagraj is battling massive floods after heavy rains pushed the Ganga and Yamuna rivers well above danger levels. Over 15,000 homes are underwater, 250 villages cut off, and 84,000 people affected. Rescue teams with hundreds of boats are evacuating stranded residents, while the State scrambles to provide food and shelter amid rising casualties and heavy crop losses.

Severe rain has hit Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, bringing waterlogging, slippery roads, and widespread commuter headaches. Mumbai and Kolkata aren’t spared either, with travel delays piling up as the monsoon rages on. High humidity and intense showers keep the chaos going, making this one of the wettest August beginnings in years.

Delhi is sweating through muggy days marked by occasional rainfall, as maximum temperatures stay 2-3°C above normal. IMD expects relief soon, forecasting a drop in temperatures over the next two days and more rain by month's end. Residents are hoping for a break from the sticky heat.

The southwest monsoon arrived in Rajasthan on June 18, 2025, about a week early, prompting heavy rain warnings in 27 districts. The Indian Meteorological Department expects strong rainfall, early relief from heatwaves, and potential flash floods in several areas as the monsoon spreads.

Rain and thunderstorms have provided a short break from the relentless heatwave in Uttar Pradesh, dropping temperatures by 2-3°C. Cities like Banda and Varanasi saw relief, but the IMD warns that heat is set to return around June 6, possibly pushing the mercury up to 46°C.

Agra is baking under fierce June heat, but now the monsoon is rolling in with rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures are topping 112°F, but early rainfall may cool things down sooner than usual. There's a risk of flooding, so residents are urged to stay alert.

Heavy monsoon rains are set to sweep across several Indian states in the next 24 hours, pushing temperatures to a muggy 28–31°C. The alert emphasizes caution in coastal and southern regions, where storms, flooding, and reduced visibility may disrupt travel. Residents are urged to stay updated and prepared.

Uttar Pradesh cities like Lucknow and Noida are enduring a harsh heatwave on June 12, 2025, with temperatures soaring up to 42°C. The IMD issues warnings as high humidity escalates discomfort and only a handful of rainy days offer limited relief. Residents are urged to take precautions amid clear, scorching June skies.