Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08pm on 31 Aug 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain in September, with rainfall likely to be more than 109% of normal. IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the rains could trigger flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of north India. Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana may also face flooding. Schools in some states will remain closed due to the weather. Heavy rain is also expected in Chhattisgarh’s Mahanadi basin. IMD said September rains are showing an increasing trend, with more western disturbances interacting with the monsoon during this period. (PC: PTI)
