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Weather Update: 72-Hour High Alert In North India As Low Pressure Builds Over Rajasthan

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Areas that could be affected by the weather system over the next three days include Rajasthan, Punjab, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and western UP

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People cross a road amid heavy monsoon rain, at Connaught Place in New Delhi. (PTI photo)

People cross a road amid heavy monsoon rain, at Connaught Place in New Delhi. (PTI photo)

Several northern states, including Delhi-NCR, have been placed on high alert for the next 72 hours, as a low pressure system intensifies over Rajasthan.

The weather system could significantly impact Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, and western Uttar Pradesh over the coming three days.

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“A low pressure system intensified over Rajasthan. Next 72 hours are critical for Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal, Uttrakhand, Haryana, Delhi NCR and west UP. Stay Watchful,” All India Weather shared on X.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued alerts across affected regions, warning of intense rainfall at isolated places. In its latest advisory, the IMD said heavy to very heavy rain is very likely in areas of Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

The IMD also observed convective activity (storm-forming clouds) over Jammu, Patiala, and Kufri, suggesting likely thunderstorms in the region.

Additionally, a district-wise nowcast warning has been issued by the weather department.

A Red nowcast warning has been issued for Chamba and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, and Ludhiana, Sangrur, Barnala, and Mansa in Punjab, signalling heavy rain with lightning and thunderstorms. An Orange warning has been issued for parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Konkan, Bihar, and Odisha.

Rainfall is expected to continue across northwest India till August 26, with intensity decreasing afterward. However, Gujarat is likely to see heavy showers till August 30, and Rajasthan till August 27.

In particular, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab may experience very heavy rainfall on August 25 and 26. The IMD has forecast continued rain for Himachal Pradesh over the next 7 days.

The IMD also issued an advisory, urging residents to stay indoors during intense showers, avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures, check road and traffic conditions before stepping out, and limit non-essential travel.

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