Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:11pm on 31 Aug 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall for September. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that Uttarakhand faces risks of landslides and flash floods due to heavy rain. The monthly average rainfall is expected to be more than 109% of the long-term normal. Some regions in the northeast, east, northwest, and southern India may see below-normal rain. Heavy showers are also expected in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan. August brought 265 mm rainfall in northwest India, the highest since 2001. Officials urged states to prepare as swollen rivers could impact cities and towns downstream. (PC: HT)
