IMD red alert for Patiala, orange warnings across 12 states on 4 August
Synopsis
The IMD has placed Patiala under its most severe Red alert and flagged Orange warnings across 12 states — from Kerala to Nagaland — on 4 August, with winds up to 60 kmph and rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour. The breadth of the alert, covering districts from Lucknow to Dehradun to Gwalior, underscores the intensity of this year's monsoon surge.
Key Takeaways
The IMD issued district-wise nowcast warnings on 4 August for thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds across multiple states.
Patiala in Punjab is under a Red alert — the highest severity — with winds up to 60 kmph and rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour .
Orange alerts cover districts across 12 states : Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal, Nagaland, Assam, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors, avoid trees and weak structures, and keep away from flood- and landslide-prone areas.
Updated Yellow warnings and nowcast data are available on the IMD's official weather portal .
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, 4 August issued district-wise nowcast warnings across multiple states, alerting residents to imminent thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds expected over the next two to three hours. The warnings range from a Red alert in one Punjab district to Orange alerts spanning 12 states from Kerala to Nagaland.
Red Alert: Patiala on High Watch
Patiala district in Punjab has been placed under a Red warning — the most severe category, requiring immediate action. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds touching 60 kmph, and rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid all non-essential travel until conditions ease.
Orange Alerts Across 12 States
An Orange warning — signalling very likely thunderstorms, winds of 40–60 kmph, and moderate to heavy rainfall of 5–15 mm per hour or more — covers a wide swathe of the country.
In Punjab, the alert covers Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Sangrur, and SAS Nagar. In Uttar Pradesh, 11 districts are under watch: Amethi, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Fatehpur, Hardoi, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Pratapgarh, Raebareli, and Unnao.
The Orange alert also extends to Kasaragod in Kerala; Dakshin Kannada, Shivamogga, and Udupi in Karnataka; Bhind, Datia, Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur Kalan, and Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh; Jiribam, Kamjong, Noney, Senapati, and Tamenglong in Manipur; Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal; Longleng, Mokokchung, Mon, and Wokha in Nagaland; Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, and Sivasagar in Assam; Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kaithal, and Kurukshetra in Haryana; and Bageshwar, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.
Safety Advisories Issued
The IMD has urged all residents in affected districts to avoid sheltering under trees or structurally weak buildings during thunderstorms. People have also been advised to stay away from flood- and landslide-prone zones, check road and traffic conditions before travelling, and follow all directives issued by local authorities and state disaster management agencies.
Where to Track Updates
The weather department confirmed that updated forecasts — including Yellow warnings and district-level nowcast data — are available on the IMD's official weather portal. Authorities are actively monitoring the evolving situation, and residents are encouraged to rely solely on official channels for real-time guidance. This comes amid the peak of the 2025 southwest monsoon season, when multi-state severe weather alerts have become increasingly frequent across northern, central, and northeastern India.
Point of View
Which the IMD now issues with commendable granularity, but the last-mile delivery: whether district administrations in smaller towns like Kamjong or Sheopur Kalan have the infrastructure to act on a two-to-three-hour nowcast window. Disaster preparedness in India remains uneven, and the gap between a Red alert on a portal and a resident in Patiala actually staying indoors is still bridged largely by word of mouth.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is under IMD Red alert on 4 August 2025?
Patiala district in Punjab is under a Red alert issued by the IMD on 4 August, indicating severe weather requiring immediate action. The forecast includes thunderstorms, lightning, winds up to 60 kmph, and rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour.
Which states are under IMD Orange warning today?
Orange warnings have been issued for districts across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal, Nagaland, Assam, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. The alert signals very likely thunderstorms, winds of 40–60 kmph, and moderate to heavy rainfall.
What is the difference between IMD Red and Orange alerts?
A Red alert signals the most severe conditions requiring immediate protective action, while an Orange alert warns of very likely severe weather where residents must stay prepared. Red alerts typically indicate higher wind speeds and heavier rainfall thresholds than Orange alerts.
What safety steps has the IMD advised for affected residents?
The IMD has advised residents to stay indoors, avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures, stay away from flood- and landslide-prone areas, and monitor official advisories from local authorities and disaster management agencies before travelling.
Where can residents check updated IMD weather warnings?
Updated forecasts, including Yellow warnings and district-level nowcast information, are available on the IMD's official weather portal. Residents are encouraged to track only official channels for real-time updates.
