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**Headline: Monsoon Fury: Red Alert Issued for 8 Indian States as Heavy Rains Disrupt Life**

**New Delhi:** Monsoon rains, long awaited, have finally arrived in India with a vengeance, triggering widespread disruption and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for eight states. Torrential downpours across much of the country have already begun to impact daily life, with reports of flooding and chaos emerging from several regions.

The IMD has issued a red alert for Goa, Maharashtra, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in these areas. *The Hindu* reports that the IMD also predicts very heavy rainfall over the north coastal Andhra Pradesh until July 27th.

A low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal is exacerbating the situation. The IMD reported that the system began intensifying over the northern Bay of Bengal around 8:30 AM on July 24th. It is expected to strengthen further, impacting weather patterns from West Bengal to northern Odisha and extending its influence as far south as Andhra Pradesh.

Besides the red alert states, the IMD has also forecast rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Karnataka, Kerala, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Western Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

The heavy rains have raised concerns about landslides in hilly regions, with Tripura and Mizoram already reporting significant disruption to daily life due to flooding. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are also particularly vulnerable to landslides and flash floods.

Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution during the monsoon season and stay informed about the latest weather updates.

**In other news,** the festival of Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on July 27, 2025. Married women will observe a fast for the long life of their husbands and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Unmarried women also observe this fast to find a suitable partner. This day is celebrated with clothes, bangles, and henna. Puja materials include an earthen pot, idols, shringar items, and other necessary items.

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