Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday evening, plunging the city into darkness afterward. The monsoon is currently active in most parts of the country including the national capital. Heavy showers brought the city to a standstill, with slow-moving traffic, waterlogging and stranded commuters taking shelter under footbridges.
The entire country is receiving widespread rainfall, from north to south and east to west. After a wet August, September is also expected to be wetter than usual.
#WATCH Delhi: Rain lashes several parts of the capital; Visuals from Akbar Road. pic.twitter.com/LWI6Ltc5G5
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025
IMD Issues Red And Orange Alerts Across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple alerts for heavy rainfall across the country for September 1. A red alert is in place for northern states like Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Western Uttar Pradesh, while an orange alert has been issued for Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Half of the country is placed under yellow alert, which includes states like Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Goa and others.
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मुख्यबिंदु
उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत में अगले 3 दिनों के दौरान भारी से बहुत भारी वर्षा जारी रहने की संभावना है। हिमाचल प्रदेश, उत्तराखंड, पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश में कुछ स्थानों पर 01 सितंबर को अत्यंत भारी वर्षा (≥21 सेमी) की संभावना है।
कोंकण और गोवा, मध्य… pic.twitter.com/diRK4XTtpB
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) September 1, 2025
Heavy Rainfall Alert In These States
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall spell is likely to continue over Northwest India during next 3 days with isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh on Monday. Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh will receive heavy rainfall.
In southern peninsular India, coastal Andhra Pradesh and coastal Karnataka will experience heavy showers. In eastern India, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are likely to receive heavy rainfall today.
Furthermore, the IMD has forecast thunderstorm accompanied by lightning over Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand for Monday.
The monsoon trough currently passes through Ganganagar, Pilani, Datia, Satna, Daltonganj, Digha and towards east-southeastwards to northeast Bay of Bengal. Other than the monsoon trough, other systems influencing the weather in India are western disturbance and upper air cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh, northeast Rajasthan, South Uttar Pradesh.
Forecast For September
Earlier on Sunday, the IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra stated that monthly average rainfall over the country as a whole in September is most likely to be above normal, forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions.
He explained that while most regions are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall, some areas particularly parts of northeast and east India, sections of the extreme southern peninsula, and a few pockets in northwest India may experience below-normal showers.
Residents Advised Caution
In view of the extreme weather conditions and alerts in place, residents are advised to remain cautious. The following precautionary measures are recommended: Check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination. Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in this regard. Avoid going to areas that face the water logging problems often. Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.
Also Read: India Records One Of Wettest Augusts In Decades – Here’s What IMD Said On Monsoon Withdrawal
