IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert Across Multiple States; Gujarat on Red Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Gujarat, warning of extremely heavy rainfall today. Widespread showers are expected not just in Gujarat but also across Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and the Saurashtra–Kutch region over the next seven days.
According to the forecast, isolated places in Gujarat are likely to see extremely heavy downpours, while heavy to very heavy rain is also expected in Konkan, Goa, and parts of Maharashtra. Marathwada could see heavy rainfall on August 29 and 30, while Saurashtra and Kutch are likely to receive strong spells on August 29 and again on September 4.
Residents are advised to stay indoors, avoid unsafe shelters, check traffic updates, and restrict travel unless necessary. The IMD has urged people to remain cautious, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
The rain activity is not limited to the west. Parts of Northwest India including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to see heavy showers through the coming week. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh may experience very heavy spells between August 29 and September 2.
In South India, coastal Karnataka and Kerala are expected to receive intense rainfall over the next few days. Interior Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu could also see isolated heavy showers.
Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh in Central and East India are forecast to get heavy rainfall on select days in the coming week. Northeast states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura are also in for heavy to very heavy showers until September 4.
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— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 29, 2025
The overall outlook suggests that most parts of the country will experience light to moderate rainfall over the next week, often accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
