Heavy rainfall alert in 13 states for next 72 hours
The warning, effective from today, March 29, through March 31, 2026, includes heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and high-speed winds.
Heavy Rainfall Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indeed issued alerts for 13 states and several union territories as a fresh Western Disturbance impacts the country. The warning, effective from today, March 29, through March 31, 2026, includes heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and high-speed winds.
States under Alert:
The following regions are expected to see the most significant weather activity:
North & Northwest: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
Himalayan Region: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand (Snowfall likely in higher reaches).
Central & East: Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Northeast: Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The weather in Karnataka over the next 72 hours (March 29 – April 1, 2026) is set to be quite active, with the IMD issuing Yellow Alerts for several districts due to a pre-monsoon spell. While the mornings may remain hot, expect sudden thunderstorms and gusty winds in the late afternoons or evenings
Regional Alerts (Next 72 Hours):
Northwest India: The peak activity of the current Western Disturbance continues through Monday. An Orange Alert is in place for Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan for heavy rains and potential hailstorms on March 30.
Himalayan Region: Isolated heavy rainfall or snowfall is specifically forecasted for the Kashmir Valley on March 30.
Central India: Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will see isolated light rainfall with lightning and gusty winds (30–50 kmph) through March 31.
Northeast India: A sustained wet spell will bring heavy falls to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya throughout the next three days.
Weather experts are advising immediate harvesting and safe storage of standing crops (like wheat in the North) to avoid damage from the “crop killer” spell of storms predicted over the next two weeks.
