Introduction
India’s southwest Monsoon 2025 has gained momentum, and several states now face heightened flood risks. With IMD forecasting intense rainfall and multiple alerts issued, state governments and disaster agencies are activating emergency response protocols.
🌧️ IMD Forecast & Alerts (June 14–19)
The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall across South Peninsular India—including Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat—from June 14 to 19 . Kerala, Karnataka, and Gujarat are already under ‘Yellow’ and ‘Orange’ alerts . Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Odisha also brace for thunderstorms and gusty winds Monsoon 2025.
⚠️ State-level Flood Alerts & Preparedness
- Kerala: SDRF teams received ₹1 crore per district to desilt canals, strengthen embankments, and reinforce emergency infrastructure .
- Karnataka: 30 districts under Yellow/Orange alerts; IMD has deployed monitoring stations and urged residents near rivers to stay vigilant.
- Andhra Pradesh: Active monsoon phase in Rayalaseema and coastal zones with thunderstorms—district admins on high alert .
- Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel has stationed NDRF and SDRF units in flood-prone districts; control rooms and alternate roads are fully operational .
- Delhi NCR: Over 90% of drains cleaned; authorities declared a “war on waterlogging” using GPS tracking and modern equipment .
📍 Local Hotspots Under Watch
- Panchkula, Haryana: Encroachment and silt buildup in Nandana Choe threaten seasonal flooding; residents demand urgent clearing.
- Raichur, Karnataka: Streams overflow, trapping vehicles and people; district admin and Army teams deployed rescue units.
- Kolkata & South Bengal: Intense showers expected from June 16; coastal regions warned of possible waterlogging .
🛠️ Emergency Plans & Infrastructure Response
- State Disaster Response Forces (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police are on standby in flood-prone zones .
- Urban areas deploy mobile pump units—Mumbai has added 10 new vehicles with dual pumps to handle waterlogging .
- Amit Shah, the Home Minister, directed central agencies to boost flood control and wetland management—Brahmaputra and Narmada basins prioritized .
- States activated 24/7 control centers, monsoon war rooms, dam-breach simulators, and evacuation drills in hillside regions like Himachal .
📌 Tips for Residents
- Stay tuned to IMD alerts via the Sachet app or local news.
- Prepare emergency kits with essentials: drinking water, medicines, flashlights, and batteries.
- Identify and keep accessible safe shelters—schools or community centers as designated flood relief hubs.
- Follow official evacuation updates—avoid waterlogged zones and temporary bridges.
- Report blockages or silted drains to local civic authorities promptly.
Conclusion
Monsoon 2025 is already proving challenging across India. With IMD’s heavy rain warnings and flood alerts active, state and central agencies are mobilized. Residents should remain alert, adhere to warnings, and prepare in advance—together, we can minimize risk and respond effectively to the season’s hazards.
