Torrential rains have severely affected public life in many parts of the country. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are facing flood-like situations in low-lying areas. Rivers are overflowing, and people are being shifted to safer locations in many places due to water entering residential areas.
New Delhi: Heavy rains have disrupted public life in several states of the country. Torrential rains and flood-like conditions in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh have increased the difficulties for people. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a heavy rain alert for August 3, 2025. Let's find out how the weather will be in your city.
Delhi-NCR: Cloudy skies, possibility of light rain
The sky will remain cloudy in the capital Delhi on August 3, with a possibility of light rain.
These are the potential areas of rainfall:
- East and West Delhi
- Laxmi Nagar, Anand Vihar, Pitampura
- NCR cities: Light rain is also possible in Noida, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Kaushambi, Vaishali, and Gurugram.
Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rain alert in 20+ districts
Moderate to heavy rain is expected in more than 20 districts of UP on August 3. Major districts under alert:
- Saharanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor
- Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur
- Lakhimpur Kheri, Pilibhit, Sitapur
- Gonda, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Bahraich
- Varanasi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Ghazipur, Ballia
- Deoria, Mau, Azamgarh
There is also a warning of lightning strikes, so people should take precautions.
Bihar: Rivers overflowing, heavy rain threat in several districts
There is a possibility of torrential rains and lightning in many districts of Bihar. Districts likely to experience heavy rainfall:
- Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Bhagalpur
- Munger, Banka, Supaul, Madhubani
- Light to moderate rain:
- Patna, Begusarai, Nalanda, Gaya, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Nawada, Sheikhpura
There is also a risk of lightning strikes in these areas; people in rural areas have been advised to exercise special caution.
Madhya Pradesh: Flood risk due to heavy rain
There is a possibility of heavy to torrential rains in many districts of Madhya Pradesh. Affected districts:
- Morena, Vidisha, Ashoknagar, Sagar, Shivpuri, Raisen, Sehore, Hoshangabad
- Gwalior, Guna, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Bhind, Chhatarpur
- Flood warnings have been issued here due to rising river water levels.
Rajasthan: Some districts to experience heavy rain, others get relief
Most districts in Rajasthan will get some relief from the rain, but heavy rain is possible in some parts. Districts under alert:
- Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli, Dausa, Dholpur
Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain alert again
The Meteorological Department has again issued a heavy rain alert for the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh. Affected districts:
- Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla, Kinnaur, Bilaspur
- The risk of landslides and road blockages has increased in the hilly areas.
Uttarakhand: Heavy rain expected in hilly districts
Heavy rain is also likely in many districts of Uttarakhand. Districts under alert:
- Bageshwar, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Almora, Champawat
Landslides, river swells, and traffic disruptions are also feared here.
