IMD Issues Severe Rainfall Alert Throughout India, Cautioning of Flooding and Travel Disruptions
July 10, 2025, India As the monsoon heats up, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe rainfall advisory for several states nationwide. Over the next three to five days, there will likely be significant to extremely heavy rainfall, especially in areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, and the Western Ghats.
It's possible for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Palghar, and Nashik to get more than 200 mm of rain in a single day.
Following an earthquake this morning, moderate to heavy rainfall are expected to intensify the present waterlogging problems in Delhi-NCR.
Very heavy rainfall is expected to persist across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, with the possibility of landslides and flash floods.
Due to ongoing rainfall and rising river levels, coastal Karnataka, Goa, and Kerala are also under orange and red alerts.
🛑 Color codes and IMD alerts
🔴 Red Alert: Act quickly as extremely heavy rain is predicted.
🟠Orange Alert: Prepare for the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
🟡 Yellow Alert: Be careful—moderate rain is expected.
Districts in Uttarakhand, Western Maharashtra, the Konkan, and portions of Northeast India are under red alert.
🟠Orange Alert: Prepare for the possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
🟡 Yellow Alert: Be careful—moderate rain is expected.
Districts in Uttarakhand, Western Maharashtra, the Konkan, and portions of Northeast India are under red alert.
Danger of Landslides and Flooding
Additionally, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned about rivers such as
Godavari, Krishna, and Tapi (which in some areas of Telangana and Maharashtra have risen above danger levels),
Teesta and Brahmaputra (flowing critically in Sikkim and Assam),
Due to drainage obstructions, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru are at risk of urban flooding.
Additionally, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has warned about rivers such as
Godavari, Krishna, and Tapi (which in some areas of Telangana and Maharashtra have risen above danger levels),
Teesta and Brahmaputra (flowing critically in Sikkim and Assam),
Due to drainage obstructions, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru are at risk of urban flooding.
Advice on Travel and Safety
Public Transportation
Be prepared for train cancellations and delays, particularly on the Western and Southern Railways.
There may be an impact on flight operations at the airports in Kochi and Mumbai.
In steep areas that are prone to landslides, road travel is discouraged.
🛑 Safety Advice
Don't leave the house until absolutely necessary.
Avoid driving on flooded roads.
Have power backups and an emergency kit on hand.
Use apps, TV, or radio to stay up to date on IMD and local government developments.
Be prepared for train cancellations and delays, particularly on the Western and Southern Railways.
There may be an impact on flight operations at the airports in Kochi and Mumbai.
In steep areas that are prone to landslides, road travel is discouraged.
🛑 Safety Advice
Don't leave the house until absolutely necessary.
Avoid driving on flooded roads.
Have power backups and an emergency kit on hand.
Use apps, TV, or radio to stay up to date on IMD and local government developments.
Effects on Day-to-Day Living
Videos and images of the following are widely shared on social media:
Mumbai's waterlogged roadways, where vehicles are half submerged,
Highways are blocked by landslides in Sikkim and Himachal.
In Delhi and Kolkata, workers and students are wading through knee-deep water.
When Will It Go Away?
Videos and images of the following are widely shared on social media:
Mumbai's waterlogged roadways, where vehicles are half submerged,
Highways are blocked by landslides in Sikkim and Himachal.
In Delhi and Kolkata, workers and students are wading through knee-deep water.
When Will It Go Away?
The IMD predicts that while the Northeast and Western Coast may continue to have rainfall till mid-July, Central India's heavy rainfall activity may progressively decrease starting on July 14.
Final Words
Both residents and officials must take preventative action as India deals with the wrath of an active monsoon. Particularly for low-lying and riverfront locations, the next several days are critical. Remain safe, educated, and indoors.
📰 Team infoMantra wrote this. It was published on July 10, 2025.
Both residents and officials must take preventative action as India deals with the wrath of an active monsoon. Particularly for low-lying and riverfront locations, the next several days are critical. Remain safe, educated, and indoors.
📰 Team infoMantra wrote this. It was published on July 10, 2025.
