IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Across Several States; Thunderstorms Likely in Parts of East and North India

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- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttarakhand tomorrow.

- Parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Mahe, Konkan, Goa, and north-eastern states are also likely to witness heavy rainfall during the next 2–3 days.

- Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected tomorrow in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, and Ladakh.

Strong surface winds are likely over Andhra Pradesh and Telangana tomorrow.

Static Part – India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Established: 1875 (Oldest scientific service in India)

Headquarters: New Delhi

Parent Organisation: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

Mandate:

Provide weather forecasts and warnings for the public, agriculture, aviation, shipping, and disaster management.
Monitor and issue cyclone, flood, and drought advisories.
Maintain meteorological observations and climatological records.

Key Services:

Monsoon forecasting
Agro-meteorological advisories
Cyclone tracking via Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) in New Delhi
Earthquake and tsunami monitoring in coordination with related agencies.

IMD Weather Warning Colour Codes – Significance

Colour Code	Significance	Advisory
Green 🟢	No warning – Normal weather.	No action needed; continue routine activities.
Yellow 🟡	Be updated – Conditions may change.	Stay alert; monitor forecasts.
Orange 🟠	Be prepared – Severe weather likely.	Take preparatory measures; follow advisories.
Red 🔴	Take action – Extremely severe weather expected.	Act immediately; ensure safety; follow official instructions.

Updated: August 11, 2025 – 8:15 PM | Source: NEWSONAIR