India Monsoon Rains LIVE: IMD Warns of Heavy Downpour in Telangana for Next 72 Hours, Rain Batters Delhi & Himachal
IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Telangana over the next 72 hours, while monsoon showers continue to lash Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, prompting alerts and safety measures across states.
Waterlogging at GTK Road, New Delhi, after overnight monsoon showers on August 12, 2025.
Telangana is under a heavy rain alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which predicts strong showers throughout the state beginning on Wednesday, August 13 and lasting for the next 72 hours.
Officials have been directed by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to put in place stringent safety protocols, stop traffic on flooded bridges, canals, and low-lying causeways, and take action to prevent fatalities.
The death toll from the unrelenting monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 240. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports that 141 water supply schemes, 320 roads, and 198 electrical transformers are still affected.
Tuesday night, the national capital saw a lot of rain, which caused waterlogging in a number of places. The IMD predicted a mostly cloudy sky with occasional rain or thundershowers, and Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8°C on Wednesday morning. At 9 a.m., the air quality index (AQI) was 112 (moderate), and the highest temperature is predicted to reach 33°C.
Local Weather Reports:
Andhra Pradesh: Eluru, Palnadu, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East & West Godavari, SPSR Nellore, YSR Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts are all expected to see some light rain. A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms, lightning, and high winds.
Telangana: Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has instructed officials to monitor irrigation projects, reservoirs, and canals closely. Any sign of damage or breach must be reported immediately to the authorities.
Odisha: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over the next three days, especially around Independence Day, due to a possible low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal. IMD officials warn of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts.
Authorities across states are urging citizens to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel in flood-prone zones, and follow weather advisories closely.
