The India Meteorological Department has issued urgent warnings for heavy to extreme rainfall across several parts of India from August 18 to August 21, 2025. People are advised to stay cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow local government instructions due to risks of flash floods, landslides, waterlogging, and disruptions to transportation and essential services.
Affected Areas and Weather Forecast
August 18-19, 2025:
Coastal Andhra Pradesh, South Chhattisgarh, South Odisha, Telangana, South Interior Karnataka: Expect extremely heavy rainfall (20 cm or more in 24 hours) in isolated areas.
Konkan (including Mumbai), Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka: Heavy to very heavy rainfall (6.5-20 cm) with some areas seeing extremely heavy showers. Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Ratnagiri are under a red alert, with schools closed and offices advised to allow early leaves.
Other Regions: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Palghar, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad, Hingoli, Jalgaon, Jalna, Nanded, and Parbhani.
August 19-20, 2025:
Gujarat (Saurashtra, Kutch, South Gujarat): Heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated areas likely to see extremely heavy to exceptional rainfall (30 cm or more).
West Madhya Pradesh: Extremely heavy rainfall in isolated spots.
August 21, 2025:
Saurashtra: Continued extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas.
Additional Warnings
Western Himalayan Region: Real-time heavy rainfall and cloudburst alerts are being issued every 30 minutes, especially for the Western Himalayas.
Other States: Heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh, with potential for landslides and flooding.
Potential Impacts and Safety Tips
Flooding and Landslides: Recent heavy rains have caused flooding in Himachal Pradesh (Beas River), Uttarakhand (Alaknanda River), and Kerala, with evacuations in some areas. Mumbai recorded 177 mm of rain in a few hours on August 18, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
Safety Precautions:
Stay away from low-lying areas and riverbanks.
Monitor local weather updates through radio, TV, or official weather apps.
Fishermen along the coasts of Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Karnataka should avoid going out to sea due to rough weather conditions.
This information is based on general weather alerts and is free of any copyrighted material. Stay safe and follow local authority guidance.
