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Delhi–NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh face fresh India Meteorological Department alerts today, Monday, August 24. Morning updates flag heavy rain with thunderstorms across the belt. Hill districts remain on landslide watch after repeated spells. Delhi–NCR commuters should prepare for waterlogging, slower traffic, and intermittent transit delays through the day.
In Delhi–NCR, intermittent showers and thunder may flare through the day, with higher odds during afternoon–evening nowcast cycles. Flyers should track airline and Delhi airport advisories; short ground halts are possible during lightning. Metro and road users may see diversions near low‑lying underpasses. Use IMD’s three‑hourly nowcast rhythm to time trips.
IMD alert today: district lists and timing windows
UP districts flagged today include Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Moradabad, Budaun, Etawah, Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut. Uttarakhand focus areas: Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh. Himachal watch list: Shimla, Lahaul–Spiti, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu, Kinnaur and Sirmaur. Peak windows often skew to afternoon–evening in plains and overnight–forenoon in hills; confirm with three‑hourly nowcasts.
IMD alert today: landslide, flash‑flood and highway risk
Himachal’s saturated slopes remain sensitive. Authorities cleared over 100 road blockages on August 22, and fresh rain can quickly trigger new slides. Mountain corridors, including Kalka–Shimla and the Mandi–Kullu approach, have seen rain‑led disruptions this monsoon. Avoid night driving on slide‑prone stretches and check district control‑room bulletins before departures.
IMD alert today: Delhi–NCR travel, airport and power watch
Street flooding can trip feeders and slow suburban buses and trains. During thunderstorms, airports may enforce ground‑delay measures, lengthening queues. Keep buffer time, backup power, and helplines handy. Monitor airline apps, Delhi Metro updates, and city traffic police feeds before stepping out, and pair them with IMD’s regional nowcast for timing.
How to self‑verify: IMD nowcast, radar and DAMINI
Use IMD’s station‑wise nowcast map, Delhi–NCR nowcast page, and the Mausam app for live warning changes. Track lightning in real time on the Damini app; it pushes geotargeted alerts within 20–40 kilometres. For UP districts, IMD Lucknow and the state Rahat dashboard mirror nowcasts and advisories in one place.