Monsoon becomes active again, heavy rain alert in 12 states!
2025-08-18 14:18:03
Monsoon is active again in the country! Alert of heavy rain in these 12 states, know the weather of your city.
The effect of monsoon in the country has changed to a great extent now. Rain is still there in the hilly areas and concerns have increased in many states about incidents like floods and cloudburst. At the same time, rain has started decreasing in the plains, but light or intense rains are continuing in some states. Especially in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, the fear of cloudburst is haunting the people.
Effect of monsoon in hilly areas
In recent days, the speed of monsoon has remained high in hilly areas like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy rainfall, alluvial flow and dangerous natural events like cloudburst at many places have increased the concerns of the local people. Recent incidents are forcing people to be alert.
Decrease in rain in plains
On the other hand, monsoon has started weakening in the plains. The rain has gradually reduced, due to which the heat and humidity in the weather is increasing. Especially in many areas of western and eastern UP, strong sunlight during the day and sticky heat at night are being felt more. This change has become uncomfortable for the people, but the lack of heavy rainfall has brought relief and reduced the situation of waterlogging.
Current condition of Delhi
Today, i.e. 18 August, the Meteorological Department has not issued any serious warning in Delhi. Overall, the possibility of rain is said to be less. However, there is also a possibility of sudden change in the weather in the late evening. The water level of Yamuna river was high due to continuous rain in the last few days.
Uttar Pradesh: Humidity, heat and a little apprehension
The possibility of torrential rain in Uttar Pradesh seems far away at the moment. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of heavy rain anywhere in the next 72 hours.
On August 18, some districts of western states and some parts of eastern UP may receive light drizzle or thundershowers, but it will be extremely limited.
On August 19 and 20 also, light to moderate rain is expected at some places from western to eastern UP.
Meanwhile, heat and humidity are bothering people more, especially due to the heat of the day and humidity at night, there is very little relief.
Weather changed in Bihar, heavy rain warning
The weather is going to deteriorate again in Bihar on August 18. The Meteorological Department, Patna has issued a warning of heavy rain for West Champaran, East Champaran, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj and Purnia districts. During this time, lightning has also been feared. People have been instructed to be especially vigilant so that any untoward incident can be avoided.
Yellow alert and vigilance in Uttarakhand
The Meteorological Center of Uttarakhand has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain at some places in Pauri, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh and Nainital districts. Other districts may also receive heavy rain with thunder, lightning and heavy spells. Dehradun will remain partly cloudy today and light to moderate rain may occur. There is a possibility of heavy rain at some places on Tuesday as well.
Revival of monsoon in Rajasthan
Monsoon has become active again in Rajasthan. Due to less rain here for a few days, there was strong sunlight, heat and uncomfortable conditions for the people. But changes in weather systems are indicating that rain is expected in many parts of Rajasthan in the coming days, due to which there is a possibility of relief.
Chance of rain in South India
According to the information of the India Meteorological Department, on August 18, extremely heavy rain is likely at isolated places in coastal Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and southern interior Karnataka. Also, very heavy rainfall may occur at many places in Kerala and Mahe during the period 18-20 August. Due to this, both the people and the administration there are alert.
