Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flood Alerts Across India, IMD Predicts of not much Relief in September

Several states are reeling under the monsoons, witnessing floods and incessant rain for several days now. Rains are battering states. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry are on high alert.

India is expected to receive above-normal rainfall in September, potentially leading to landslides and flash floods, particularly in Uttarakhand. The IMD warns of possible disruptions in south Haryana, Delhi, and north Rajasthan due to heavy rainfall. Northwest India experienced unusually high rainfall in August. Interactions between western disturbances and monsoonal systems caused this. It resulted in severe flooding and damage.

India is expected to receive above-normal rainfall in September, potentially leading to landslides and flash floods, particularly in Uttarakhand. The IMD warns of possible disruptions in south Haryana, Delhi, and north Rajasthan due to heavy rainfall. Northwest India experienced unusually high rainfall in August. This was driven by interactions between western disturbances and monsoonal systems. These interactions resulted in severe flooding and damage.

Jammu & Kashmir: Amit Shah visits flood-hit areas

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday (September 1, 2025) visited the flood-hit areas of Jammu,” officials said. He will also visit Manguchak, the worst-hit village of the district. 

Accompanied by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Mr. Shah stopped on the Tawi bridge near Bikram Chowk and inspected the damage along the riverbanks. Mr. Shah had reached Jammu on Sunday night (August 31, 2025) to assess the flood situation and the relief efforts. He is likely to undertake an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas later in the day. 

“He will also chair two separate meetings at Raj Bhawan on flood relief. The meetings will address the damage caused to the border security grid by the flash floods,” officials said. 

More than 130 people have been killed. Additionally, 33 have gone missing in cloudbursts, landslips, and flash floods. These incidents have occurred in Kishtwar, Kathua, Reasi, and Ramban districts since August 14.

Himachal Pradesh: Overall Monsoon death toll rises to 320 from June 20

Since the onset of monsoon on June 20, the death toll has climbed to 320. Of these, 166 were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslips, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, and electrocution. Additionally, 154 deaths were due to road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). 

“Continuous heavy rainfall has left Himachal Pradesh reeling. It has disrupted 788 roads, 2,174 distribution transformers (DTRs), and 365 water supply schemes across the State,” SDMA informed. 

The disruption is widespread, with five National Highways – NH-03, NH-05, NH-707, NH-907, and NH-305 – blocked at multiple locations. Three people, including a 35-year-old man and his daughter, were killed overnight in two separate incidents of landslides in Shimla as heavy rain pounded the State in several places. 

Shimla district, which has received 115.8 mm of rain since Sunday evening (September 1, 2025), has been the worst-hit. Six trains plying on the Shimla-Kalka track have been cancelled following landslips. The local Met office on Monday (September 1, 2025) issued a red alert. It warned of extremely heavy rain in isolated areas. This warning affected four to six districts till Tuesday (September 2, 2025).

Uttarakhand: Casualties continue at multiple locations

Two people died in the State in separate rain-related incidents. These incidents occurred in Tehri and Pithoragarh districts on Sunday (August 31, 2025). 

Six people were killed and 11 went missing as heavy rains and a series of cloudbursts wreaked havoc. The incident occurred in various districts of Uttarakhand early on August 29. Landslips has damaged houses and left people buried under mounds of rubble. 

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Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Bageshwar districts bore the brunt of the natural calamity on Friday (August 29, 2025). It came close on the heels of the Tharali disaster on August 23. The Tharali disaster killed a woman and left another missing. Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season.

“A landslide on the Kedarnath National Highway left two people dead and six others injured on Monday (September 1, 2025),” an official said. The accident took place at 7.34 a.m. near Munkatiya between Sonprayag and Gaurikund. 

“Debris carrying rocks and boulders fell from the hillside at Munkatiya and hit a vehicle that was passing by the road, killing two passengers on the spot,” Rudraprayag district Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said. “Six others traveling in the vehicle were injured, two critically,” he said. 

The injured were rushed to a government hospital at Sonprayag. Two seriously injured people were then referred to a higher centre,” Mr. Rajwar said. The deceased were identified as Rita (30) and Chandra Singh (68) from Barkot in Uttarkashi district. 

The injured were identified as Mohit Chauhan, Naveen Singh Rawat, Pratibha, Mamata, Rajeshwari, and Pankaj. They are also from Uttarkashi district. 

Haryana/Chandigarh: Authorities directed to remain on high alert

In Haryana, warnings have been issued for Karnal, Indri, Thanesar, Kaithal, Nilokheri, and Radaur. Barara, Jagadhri, Chhachhrauli, Narayangarh, and Panchkula are also included. Additionally, Guhla, Pehowa, Shahabad, Ambala, and Kalka have been warned. Chandigarh is also covered under the red alert. 

The weather systems are currently favourable for heavy rainfall activity in the region. This is particularly due to strong monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal. Localised convective developments also contribute to this condition. 

“The intensity of rainfall is expected to increase over the next few hours. This could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas. Traffic might be disrupted,” the IMD cautioned. 

Authorities in Haryana have been directed to remain on high alert and take preventive measures to mitigate possible flood-like situations. Residents should avoid unnecessary travel. They are advised to stay indoors during heavy spells. It’s important to follow updates issued by the district administrations.

Delhi/Haryana: Water released from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana; warning issued in Delhi

On Monday (September 1, 2025), more than three lakh cusecs of water was released from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana (upstream of Delhi). As a result, a warning has been issued in Delhi.

“As the water level of ORB (Old Railway Bridge) may cross the danger level and likely to exceed 206.50m (CWC advisory may expected soon). All the Sector Officers are hereby advised to keep a strict vigil in their respective areas. They must take necessary action at vulnerable points. The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department of Delhi government issued an order. It stated that people residing within the river embankments should be warned. They must be shifted to safer places. The order was dated September 1, 2025.

“The police and the staff of I&FC Department will patrol along right and left marginal embankments. They will keep vigil round the clock on the vulnerable points. They will also monitor regulators and pumps as required,” it said.

Andhra/Telangana: States likely to receive widespread heavy/very heavy rains

Northwest Bay is likely to see a fresh monsoon low in the next 12 to 36 hours. Under its influence, parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States are likely to receive widespread heavy/very heavy rains. 

In particular, northern parts of Telangana adjoining central India may be more vulnerable to flooding from Godavari and its tributaries. – Head of Meteorological Centre in Hyderabad, K. Nagarathna

Puducherry: Departments directed to prepare for dealing potential cloudburst incidents

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has directed all concerned departments to be on alert. They need to deal with potential cloudburst incidents in Puducherry.

District Collector-cum-chairman of Puducherry District Disaster Management Authority A. Kulothungan in a release said something important. The Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has informed about the likelihood of Puducherry receiving light to moderate rainfall. “A cloudburst occurred in Chennai on Saturday night (August 30, 2025). In light of this event, the departments are directed to activate their control rooms. They also need to implement emergency preparedness measures,” the release said.

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