New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert across 14 states, as monsoon rains continue to batter various regions of the country. From North India to the coastal belt and the Northeast, intense showers have triggered landslides, floods, and road blockages, raising concerns over public safety and transport disruptions.
While the showers have brought much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, especially in parts of North and Central India, the widespread rainfall has caused serious disruption in several states including Kerala, Assam, and parts of Karnataka.
States Under Heavy Rain Alert
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in the following regions:
South India
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Kerala & Mahe: Extremely heavy rainfall has caused landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging. Villages have been cut off, and people are resorting to boats to commute in some areas.
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Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall expected to continue for the next 24 hours.
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Coastal Karnataka: Heavy rain with gusty winds forecasted. Risk of urban flooding and transport disruption remains high.
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Goa: Heavy rain alert issued, particularly along the Konkan belt.
Western India
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Gujarat: Heavy rainfall predicted on June 17 and 19, especially in the Saurashtra and coastal regions.
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Madhya Pradesh: Rain forecast until June 20. Residents have been advised to stay indoors during intense spells.
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Chhattisgarh: Rain alert from June 18 to 20.
Eastern India
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Odisha: Heavy rains expected over the next 48 hours, which could affect low-lying areas and crops.
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Jharkhand: Heavy rainfall alert for June 17 and 18.
Northeast India
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States like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Nagaland are experiencing record-breaking rains, with several areas under flood threat.
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Landslides have been reported in hilly regions, disrupting transport and communication lines.
Relief in North India Amid Cool Weather
In North India, including parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, morning rainfall and strong winds have brought a noticeable drop in temperatures. The cool change has been welcomed by residents who were reeling under severe summer heat until last week.
Kerala Hit the Hardest
Kerala remains one of the worst-affected states:
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Landslides have disrupted life in hilly areas
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Flooded roads have forced people to use boats for daily commuting
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Smaller rivers are overflowing, and several towns are isolated
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Continuous rainfall has increased the threat of further infrastructure damage and disease outbreaks
The IMD has urged people to remain indoors, follow advisories issued by local disaster management authorities, and avoid venturing into flood-prone or hilly areas.
What Lies Ahead?
With the southwest monsoon now active across much of India, more rain is expected throughout June. The IMD will continue to issue daily weather bulletins. Residents are advised to stay updated via official IMD alerts and regional news sources.
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