Monsoon this year has been unrelenting in India, with heavy rains, landslides and cloudbursts happening frequently. Now, the IMD has warned that India could face a wet September, which means extensive and heavy rainfall during this month is highly likely over north India, central India and the Indo-Gangetic plains.
IMD Predicts Wet September For India
Monthly Outlook for Rainfall and Temperature during September 2025
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On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that the monthly rainfall for September 2025 will exceed 109% of the long-term average of 167.9 mm. As per a report by Hindustan Times, most parts of the country are likely to receive above-normal rainfall in September. However, some areas in the northeast, eastern India and parts of northernmost India are expected to receive below-normal rainfall. The India Meteorological Department also posted the September forecast on their X account.
According to reports, the IMD has also issued warnings of possible heavy rainfall events in Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, south Haryana, Delhi, and parts of Chhattisgarh. This could trigger landslides, mudslides, flash floods and urban flooding.
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Authorities Warned To Stay Alert
According to a report by The Times of India, IMD Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has advised authorities to remain vigilant at all times. He also stressed taking all precautionary measures to avoid potential risks. Moreover, he attributed the increasing rainfall in September to western disturbances along with the monsoon system.
The IMD data for August also shows that the average rainfall during the month was 5% above normal. However, northwest India and the south peninsula reported 34% and 31% above normal rainfall, respectively. This excessive rainfall led to cloudbursts, landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Not only that, but also flooding in Punjab and urban flooding in Delhi. The IMD data further shows that rainfall over northwest India in August was the highest since 1996 and the 13th highest since 1901.
The IMD chief also said that though there was no increase in the trend of cloudbursts, the data did show an increasing trend of ‘mini cloudbursts’ that triggered landslides in hilly regions. But citing the example of Chennai, he also pointed out that these ‘mini cloudbursts’ are not limited to hilly areas alone.
Also Read: Monsoon Fury In North India: Uttarakhand Village Wiped Out In Seconds, Flood Warnings In UP
With more rainfall expected in September, it is best to remain alert and cautious. People should also avoid travelling in the affected regions until conditions improve. Stay safe!
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