As the monsoon system intensifies across India, the IMD has issued red and orange alerts for multiple regions. Northern states like Uttar Pradesh brace for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, while Maharashtra faces river overflow and flood risks. The north-eastern states, already reeling under relentless downpours, remain vulnerable to landslides. Meanwhile, Delhi awaits its official monsoon onset by June 22.
Maharashtra remains under close meteorological watch with orange alerts issued for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Nashik, and Satara’s Ghat regions. Rivers Amba, Kundalika, and Patalganga have risen above danger marks, prompting evacuation warnings. Heavy downpours have disrupted transportation, raising concerns about urban flooding in low-lying areas. The alert remains in effect until July 20, underscoring growing anxiety about rainfall-induced disasters in vulnerable pockets of the state.
The IMD has sounded an orange alert in several districts of Uttar Pradesh including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, and Sultanpur. Northeasterly winds are fuelling thunderstorms and lightning, posing safety risks. With high soil saturation from previous showers, the threat of waterlogging and infrastructure stress looms large. Local administrations have been urged to prepare emergency response plans to mitigate damage from possible flash flooding and wind damage.
Arunachal Pradesh and other north-eastern states are once again experiencing intense rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorm activity. The terrain’s fragility, combined with erratic weather, increases the risk of landslides. In May 2025, rainfall-related disasters claimed over 30 lives across the region. Disaster response units remain on alert as remote areas face power outages and limited accessibility due to washed-out roads and rising river levels.
Delhi is expected to officially receive the monsoon by June 22, although scattered pre-monsoon showers have cooled the city. With temperatures below 28°C and an 87% chance of rain today, citizens may see brief relief from heat. Meanwhile, in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, continuous rains for four days have led to overflowing rivers, cutting off multiple villages and disrupting mobility and essential supplies.
As monsoon activity intensifies across India, weather alerts are becoming more frequent and severe. From the flood-prone ghats of Maharashtra to the landslide-susceptible northeast and waterlogged plains of Uttar Pradesh, vulnerable regions need proactive disaster management. The IMD’s updates should guide both civic preparedness and public caution. With climate volatility on the rise, this year’s monsoon could test the resilience of India’s urban and rural infrastructure.
