# Red alert for Gurugram, five Haryana districts as IMD warns of heavy rain 2026-08-08T05:45:19+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Gurugram and five other districts in Haryana, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Six states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are under an orange alert. The IMD has advised residents to stay cautious and avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures. The alert comes as monsoon activity intensifies across northern India, with forecasters predicting widespread downpours over the next 48 hours. Local authorities have been told to monitor low-lying areas and prepare for potential flooding. The IMD has urged people to follow safety guidelines and stay indoors unless necessary. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com Tags: Gurugram, Haryana, IMD, Monsoon, weather alert Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/red-alert-for-gurugram-five-haryana-districts-as-imd-warns-of-heavy-rain/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/red-alert-for-gurugram-five-haryana-districts-as-imd-warns-of-heavy-rain/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.