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India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert today, September 26, for five Kumaon districts of Uttarakhand, while North India braces for thunderstorms. Delhi-NCR is on an evening rain watch after afternoon cells, with gusts near 40–50 kmph possible. Lightning risk extends across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Several warnings roll into Sunday with altered district priorities.
IMD lists Bageshwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar under red today for heavy to extremely heavy rain. Hill travel may face landslides, falling debris, road blockages and sudden stream surges. Authorities urge caution near rivers and rain-fed channels. Tourist movement and trekking could be curtailed on vulnerable routes.
IMD red alert for Uttarakhand: district-wise warnings and timings
Expect the most intense rain through afternoon and night, with embedded thunderstorms and lightning. Low-lying stretches, especially in Udham Singh Nagar’s Terai, are prone to waterlogging and rapid inundation. Road reopenings may be staggered by debris clearance. Schools were closed today in multiple districts as a preventive step, anticipating disruptive rainfall spells.
| District | Sep 26 | Sep 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Bageshwar | Red | Yellow |
| Nainital | Red | Orange |
| Pithoragarh | Red | Yellow |
| Champawat | Red | Yellow |
| Udham Singh Nagar | Red | Yellow |
Source: IMD district-wise alerts.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms: evening rain watch and travel impact
Safdarjung’s forecast flags repeated thunderstorm spells today, first in the forenoon and afternoon, with gusts near 40–50 kmph. The risk can spill into the evening commute, slowing airport turnarounds and surface traffic. Keep buffers for flights, intercity buses, and Metro transfers; monitor nowcast updates.
UP–Bihar lightning advisory: risk and precautions
IMD warns of heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning and squalls across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar today. Western and eastern UP subdivisions carry heavy to extremely heavy rain potential alongside lightning hazards. Outdoor work and open-field travel should be rescheduled; seek sturdy shelter during thunder. Rail and road delays are possible on saturated corridors.
What changes on Sunday
On September 27, the red zone shifts south and west within Uttarakhand, covering Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar, while today’s Kumaon red districts largely ease to yellow. Delhi-NCR retains storm chances into evening. “The safety of local residents as well as all tourists and pilgrims coming here is our topmost priority,” said CM Dhami.