Daily life has been disrupted across many parts of the country due to incessant heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued ‘Red’ and ‘Orange’ alerts for several states today, July 9, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. From Delhi-NCR to Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, torrential rains have led to waterlogging and flood-like situations.
In Maharashtra, rivers are swollen due to the monsoon, and there are reports of building collapses and flash floods in several areas. According to government data, 62 people have lost their lives and approximately 200 cattle have perished in rain and storm-related incidents in the state since June 1.
Red Alert for Delhi-NCR
The national capital, Delhi, and its surrounding areas have been experiencing intermittent heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours. The weather department has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for Delhi-NCR today, July 9, along with a ‘Yellow Alert’ for certain areas. Delhi recorded 34.9 mm of rainfall in just three hours—between 2:30 AM and 5:30 AM—today.
Weather Update for Other States
Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Ayodhya.
Several districts in Bihar—including Patna, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, and Siwan—may witness heavy rain accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 65 kmph.
The monsoon will remain active in Rajasthan for the next two to three days, though rainfall activity is expected to subside from July 11. Heavy rain is likely only in the Bharatpur division on July 10.
An ‘Orange Alert’ for heavy rain has been issued for several areas in Uttarakhand today, including Nainital, Dehradun, and Pauri. Authorities have advised people to stay away from rivers and streams, and relief and rescue teams have been placed on alert.
Weather conditions are expected to remain unstable for the next 48 hours in districts of Tamil Nadu adjoining the Western Ghats. Due to a low-pressure trough extending from South Gujarat to Kerala, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is expected in the region.
Flood threat in Assam
Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall and lightning strikes are forecast for several parts of Assam over the next 3–4 days. Authorities in several districts, including Dhubri, Kokrajhar, and Lakhimpur, have been advised to remain alert.
