The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Patiala in Punjab and orange warnings for several districts across multiple states, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the next two to three hours. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and follow official advisories

Tamhini Ghat has recorded more than 5,500 mm of rainfall in the past two months, emerging as one of Maharashtra's wettest locations this monsoon. Heavy rain triggered flooding, dam water releases, rescue operations and structural damage across Pune, even as the IMD said rainfall intensity is expected to gradually ease