The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘red alert’ warning for heavy rainfall on September 12, specifically targeting the regions of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. In addition, the weather forecast places Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan under an ‘orange alert’, signaling potential severe weather conditions in the days ahead. These warnings indicate the likelihood of widespread heavy rains that could cause significant disruptions across various parts of North India.
Weather Alerts in Detail
The IMD took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a critical nowcast warning about potential light to moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR, while a more concerning ‘depression’ system is brewing over Madhya Pradesh. According to the IMD’s statement, this depression is centered over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjacent areas of southwest Uttar Pradesh, near latitude 26.3°N and longitude 78.2°E, close to Gwalior. The weather system is expected to move slowly towards the north-northwest over the next 24 hours, potentially bringing more widespread rainfall to affected areas.
The depression, located approximately 100 kilometers south of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has raised significant concerns about heavy downpours in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. These states are expected to receive significant rainfall today and over the next two to three days as the weather system continues to shift.
Heavy Rainfall Expected Across North and Central India
IMD’s latest forecast predicts isolated incidents of “extremely heavy rainfall” for today, September 12, and tomorrow, September 13, in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This suggests that residents in these regions should brace for potentially disruptive conditions, including flash floods, landslides, and traffic disruptions.
Moreover, isolated spells of moderate to heavy rain are forecast for Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan until September 15. Uttarakhand and Haryana-Chandigarh can expect similar weather conditions through September 14, while Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience heavy rainfall on September 12 and 13. Rajasthan is also expected to see heavy rains today, increasing the risk of flooding and waterlogging.
Rainfall Outlook for West and Central India
In the IMD’s bulletin dated September 11, fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall is predicted over Central India, including Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and over the Konkan and Goa regions during this week. Isolated to scattered rainfall is also expected over Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and the Saurashtra & Kutch regions during the week.
Rainfall Forecast for East and Northeast India
Looking towards the eastern and northeastern regions of the country, the IMD predicts very heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on September 13 and 14. West Bengal is expected to experience similar weather conditions on September 13, while Jharkhand is likely to see heavy rains on September 14.
South India to Witness Moderate Rainfall
In South Peninsular India, light to moderate rainfall is expected over the next six days. Karnataka, Kerala, and Lakshadweep will see scattered rain, while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will witness more widespread wet spells. Downpours have also been predicted for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karnataka, with the possibility of heavy rainfall continuing until September 18.
Conclusion
As the IMD’s warnings cover a vast portion of the country, residents are advised to stay alert, particularly in regions under red and orange alerts. The department continues to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as necessary. Citizens are encouraged to follow local advisories and take precautions to ensure safety during this period of extreme weather.
