Weather News: IMD issues red alert for Punjab and Uttarakhand, Yamuna River crosses danger mark, Jammu & Kashmir's Salal Dam gates opened due to heavy rains

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In India, several parts of the country have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last few days. According to the weather office, India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rains are likely to continue over Northern India for 3-4 days, over Himachal Pradesh till September 3, and Uttarakhand till September 1, 2025.

Yamuna River in Delhi

In Delhi, the Yamuna River has crossed the danger mark. The warning mark for the city is 204.50 metres, while the danger mark is 205.33 metres. Evacuation of people starts at 206 metres. Due to heavy rains, the water level of Yamuna has been increasing.

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IMD has issued a "generally cloudy sky with moderate rain" forecast in New Delhi from August 31 to September 2. "Thunderstorm with rain' forecast has been issued for September 3, whereas "Rain or Thundershowers" forecast has been issued for September 4 and 5.

Red alert for heavy rains in Punjab

The weather office has issued a red nowcast warning for heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour, along with thunderstorms, in several parts of Punjab.

Districts under this warning include Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, and Patiala. The warning is valid until 8:30 AM on Monday.

An Orange nowcast warning has also been issued for nearby areas, indicating moderate rainfall (5-15 mm/hr) with thunderstorm activity.

In a post on X, IMD shared, "Red Nowcast Warning: Heavy spells (>15mm/hr) accompanied by thunderstorms. Orange Nowcast warning: Moderate Spells (5-15 mm/hr) accompanied by thunderstorms."

"Districts under red nowcast warnings (Valid up to 0830 Hrs IST of today) are Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Patiala," the post read.

Red, orange alert for Uttarakhand's districts

Some districts of Uttarakhand are under a red and orange alert for the next 24-48 hours.

The next 24-48 hours are crucial, and we all have to keep a close watch. Our entire district administration, NDRF, SDRF, all departments are on alert... We are also monitoring the Nanak Sagar Dam. It is flowing 5 feet below the danger level...," Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Sunday.

Jammu & Kashmir weather update

The gates of the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district have been opened due to the continuous rise in water levels in the Chenab River, following heavy rainfall in the region.

This decision was made as a precautionary measure to safely discharge excess water and prevent possible flooding downstream.

The situation is being closely monitored, and necessary precautions are being taken to ensure public safety.

Notably, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is currently in abeyance due to India's decision to suspend its participation in the treaty. This move was prompted by Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism (Pahalgam terror attack), which India believes fundamentally undermines the treaty's foundation of good faith and cooperation.

Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended

The Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the 7th consecutive day on Monday owing to inclement weather and safety concerns along the track. The base camp at Katra wore a deserted look with only a few pilgrims waiting for the restoration of the pilgrimage.

A slight improvement in the weather was witnessed this morning, raising hopes for an early resumption of the Yatra. Authorities, however, said that the situation is being closely monitored and movement will be allowed only after clearance from the concerned agencies.