Monsoon 2026: 23 States on Heavy Rain Alert, Hills Face Landslide Risk
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms in 23 states of the country on Sunday.
New Delhi: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and strong thunderstorms in 23 states of the country on Sunday. In some areas the wind can reach up to 90 km per hour. According to IMD, there will be clouds from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The weather may worsen in Delhi-NCR after noon. There is also a fear of lightning along with wind. The department has appealed to the people not to leave their homes unless necessary.
Is there a yellow alert in MP?
35 districts of Madhya Pradesh have been put in the yellow zone. There are chances of storms and rain in big cities including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior. Collectors have been asked to keep a special eye on low-lying areas and villages on the river banks. Preparations should start from now to ensure that there is no waterlogging like last time.
Is there any danger of landslides in the mountains?
The situation is more critical in Himachal, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to western disturbance, there will be heavy rain in these states. There is yellow alert in Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba. BRO has also been instructed to deploy machines on the highway. The administration is continuously giving weather information to those who are on Chardham or Amarnath Yatra. Hail may fall on the high peaks of Ladakh.
What will a wind speed of 90 do?
Meteorologists say that in such strong winds, mud houses, hoardings and old trees can fall. Due to broken electrical wires, lights in the area may also go off. People living in houses with mud walls in rural areas have been asked to be careful. The only solution for now is prevention
IMD has clearly said – do not stand in the open, under a tree or near an electric pole. Farmers should make arrangements for their fields and cattle in advance. Fishermen are also advised not to go into the sea. The weather department's forecast may be wrong, but this time the movement of the clouds suggests that it would be better to spend Saturday at home.
