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IMD flags flood risk with red alert in Rajasthan, Gujarat

The IMD has flagged flood risk with a red alert covering parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra for extremely heavy rain.

By Dailyviewer Published: 27 July 2026, 8:08 pm · 1 min read

Monsoon flooding in India — Representative image: monsoon flooding in India. Photo: McKay Savage (CC BY 2.0)

The India Meteorological Department has flagged flood risk with a red alert covering parts of eastern Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra for extremely heavy rain.

Isolated locations could see rainfall exceeding 204.5mm, with the wider region expected to receive between 115.6mm and 204.4mm.

The alert warns of flash floods, overflowing rivers and localized infrastructure damage in the affected areas.

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A well-marked low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh, along with an upper-air cyclonic circulation, is driving the weather.

Another cyclonic circulation remains active over the northwest Bay of Bengal, while a western disturbance continues to affect Jammu and Kashmir.

Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also forecast across several states, prompting safety advisories for residents and farmers.

(Image: McKay Savage (CC BY 2.0))