Weather News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across numerous states, indicating the onset of heavy monsoon rains. The department has issued an orange alert, forecasting intense downpours on Monday, August 5, in states such as Gujarat, Sikkim, West Bengal, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Delhi Rain Today

Additionally, Delhi is expected to experience rain throughout the day, with a yellow alert warning put in place for the next three days, with temperatures likely to hover between 26 and 25 degrees Celsius. The IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with very light rain, thunderstorms and strong surface winds.

Heavy Rain Alert Issued For THESE states

The Meteorological Department has predicted "very heavy rainfall" in Rajasthan until August 6 and in Uttarakhand over the next two days. The possibility of "heavy rainfall" has also been forecasted in Jammu and Kashmir today and on August 7, meanwhile in Himachal Pradesh until August 10. Furthermore in Haryana and Delhi on August 7 and 8, in Uttarakhand today and from August 8 till August 10, in Uttar Pradesh over the next four days and in Rajasthan on August 5 and from August 7 to August 10.

According to IMD scientist Dr. Naresh Kumar, the monsoon is currently in an active phase, and the weather department has issued a red alert for the western parts of Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat, the Konkan region, Goa and Maharashtra, warning of "extremely heavy rainfall" in these areas.

Pune Rain Today

The heavy downpours have already led to a flood-like situation in Pune, prompting the intervention of the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for rescue operations. Approximately 150 people have been shifted to safer locations, with the Pune Municipal Corporation ensuring their food and shelter.