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Delhi and several states under IMD rain alerts
News On AIR··10 Aug
IMD placed yellow to orange rain alerts across several states, with orange warnings for Odisha and Rajasthan citing heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Kerala were under very heavy rain watch after recent wet weather. Heavy rain was also listed for Northeast states, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
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What It Means For You
- Delhi-NCR residents under very heavy rain alerts can expect continued wet weather after consistent rain in the prior 24 hours.
- Travellers through Odisha and Rajasthan should note orange warnings for heavy to very heavy rain with thunderstorms.
- Households in alert states can prepare for waterlogging and delayed commuting during the IMD warning window.
What's Happening
- IMD issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms over Odisha and Rajasthan.
- Very heavy rain alerts also cover Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Kerala.
- Heavy rain was flagged for the Northeast, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
Monsoon Alert Ladder Across the Plains
- IMD colour codes help distinguish moderate rain watches from heavier orange-level warnings.
- Delhi's recent continuous rain raised baseline flooding sensitivity before the fresh alert.
- Multi-state coverage means drainage, highway and urban flood response may be tested together.
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