On August 4, 2025, the IMD issues orange warning for 12 states, indicating that there will be significant rainfall. States that are preparing for severe weather include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. According to the IMD’s 6:10 AM nowcast, Delhi-NCR can anticipate light rain or drizzle during the next two hours. An 11-year-old child drowned in Uttarakhand as a result of waterlogging, highlighting the need for care as the monsoon rains wreak havoc. Staying informed and avoiding travel during extreme conditions is essential, as forecasts indicate that isolated places will see unusually high rainfall.

Widespread Rainfall Alerts Across Multiple States

Through early August, the IMD issues an orange warning for 12 states and has predicted sporadic, intense rains in several areas. Heavy rainfall is expected for Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar until August 9, while it may continue until August 6 in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are expected to be impacted until August 5, while Punjab will experience intense rain on August 5 and 9. While Odisha expects significant rains on August 6 and 7, East Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are expected to experience it on August 8 and 9. On August 6-7 and 7-9, respectively, Marathawada and Konkan & Goa are also likely to see significant rainfall. Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which are already under orange alerts, might experience exceptionally high levels of precipitation on August 5 and on August 7.

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Delhi-NCR Prepares for Milder but Persistent Showers

There is no rainfall alert for Delhi-NCR on August 4. With temperatures 1-3 degrees Celsius below average—minimums at 24-26°C and maximums around 31-33°C—the skies will continue to be mostly overcast. The ongoing monsoon has already created interruptions, including the fatal drowning in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district, even though the capital escapes the severity observed elsewhere. With Kerala and Tamil Nadu most immediately at risk from hefty rain on August 5, the IMD’s cautions stress the importance of being prepared. Residents in the impacted states are advised to keep an eye out for updates and exercise caution as the monsoon season continues to pose safety and infrastructural challenges.

This weather pattern demonstrates how erratic the monsoon can be, with the potential for both widespread effects and localized flooding. Particularly in areas with a history of waterlogging, emergency services are on high alert. Communities must prioritize safety by avoiding travel and protecting property from the anticipated flood, while the IMD continues to monitor the system. With the orange signal acting as a vital call to action for millions of people across the country, the upcoming days will put India’s resilience to the test as the monsoon advances.

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