Weather highlights: Parts of Noida flooded, people take refuge in tents as Yamuna hits historic level

Weather today LIVE: Delhi Airport on Wednesday issued a passenger advisory after inclement weather in Leh disrupted flight operations to the region.

"Due to bad weather conditions in Leh, flight operations to the destination have been affected. We are working closely with all the stakeholders to support passengers and minimise inconvenience. For specific flight information, kindly contact the respective airline," Delhi Airport said in a passenger advisory posted on X.

Weather today LIVE: The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh warning predicting heavy to very heavy rain in several districts including Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, Rajouri, and Ramban over the next 14–16 hours. Possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides remains high.

Weather today LIVE: A woman and her daughter were killed in a house collapse, while 40 persons were trapped in a flooded village as torrential rains pounded Jammu region for the second day on Wednesday, officials said.

The heavy rains led to increase in the water level in rivers, streams and rivulets which are flowing close or above danger mark, while major roads, including all-weather Srinagar-Jammu national highway, remained closed for the second day owing to multiple landslides and landslips between Udhampur and Banihal, the officials said.

Weather today LIVE: Amid the continuous rainfall in Haryana, severe waterlogging was seen in the residential areas of Ambala. Parts of Karnal city also witnessed light rainfall on Wednesday morning.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ambala's forecast for today says, "Generally cloudy sky with a few spells of rain or thundershowers"."

As per IMD, an orange alert remains active for Haryana with heavy rains in the forecast.

Weather today LIVE: The IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for Wednesday. The three regions have been battling heavy rains, landslides and flash floods since the monsoon season began.

As the weather department predicts more rain for September, landslides, floods and cloudbursts are expected to continue over the region

Heavy rainfall continued to pound parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Bhalesa and Doda, for the second consecutive day, triggering flood-like situation.

According to IMD's subdivision-wise warnings, a red alert has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Weather today LIVE: The water level in rivers and streams of Kashmir has started rising due to rainfall across the Valley, which has led to closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway. An orange alert has been issued by the IMD for the union territory.

Weather today LIVE: IMD has downgraded the alert for Noida, Ghaziabad and parts of Delhi on Wednesday. As per the nowcast, till 10:50 AM, no warning and alert will be in place for Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar and parts of Delhi.

In Delhi, New Delhi, East Delhi, Shahadra, North West Delhi, West Delhi and South West Delhi remain on yellow alert for light rain.

Weather today LIVE: In Himachal Pradesh, a heavy rain alert has been issued as the hill state continues to battle heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. As per Met Centre in Shimla, a red alert is active for - Chamba, Kangr, and Kullu.

Shimla, Solan, Sirmur, Mandi, Kinnaur, Lahul and Spiti remain under orange alert.

Weather today LIVE: As rain and floods continue to wreak havoc in Punjab, a red alert has been issued for certain parts of the state.

As per IMD, red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall are active for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Nawashahr.

The rest of the state, including the capital Chandigarh, is under an orange alert for heavy rainfall.

Weather today LIVE: Amid the heavy rain alerts in Jammu and Kashmir, all schools in the Kashmir division will also remain closed on Wednesday.

“In view of inclement weather and for safety of students, all schools in Kashmir division to remain closed today (September 3, 2025),” read the order issued by Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo.

Weather today LIVE: As per the met centre in Lucknow, a heavy rain alert is active for parts of Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad.

As per the warnings issued, Gautam Buddh Nagar is expected to witness very heavy rain. Neighbouring district of Ghaziabad is also bracing for very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning.

Weather today LIVE: In view of the floods and heavy rainfall in Punjab, the university of Punjab has announced "zero week" from September 1 to 7.

During this period, the university will remain closed all students, teachers and staff.

All classes will resume on September 8, 2025. "During this period, HODs, Faculty and Staff will complete admission formalities, carry out meet-and-greet activities, and welcome students back to campus. Hostel allotments will continue, and students may use this time to prepare for the commencement of classes or upcoming examinations," reads the official notice issued.

Weather today LIVE: The Yamuna breached the 206-metre mark in Delhi for the first time this monsoon on Tuesday evening, forcing authorities to evacuate families from low-lying areas and triggering emergency measures across the capital and the wider National Capital Region (NCR).

The river, swollen by heavy rains upstream and large releases from the Hathnikund barrage, showed no signs of abating, raising fears of another spell of urban flooding.

Weather today LIVE: All schools in Chandigarh will also remain closed on Wednesday due to heavy rainfall in the region, according to an official statement. Chandigarh has received over 140 mm of rainfall since Sunday, reported PTI.

Weather today LIVE: Ghaziabad is also expected to witness heavy rainfall on Wednesday. As the rain spell continues, Ghaziabad schools have also been closed for students from Nursery to Class 12 across all schools in the district.

Parents and students are advised to monitor weather updates closely and adhere to any additional instructions issued by local authorities amid the heavy rain.

Weather today LIVE: An orange alert for heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, for the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, a heavy rain alert is active.

The IMD has already warned of more landslides and floods for hilly states in September. In Jammu and Kashmir, landslides and flash floods have caused widespread destruction across the union territory.

In J&K, heavy rain is expected in Doda, Kishtwar, Kathua, Jammu, Mirpur, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur, and Samba.

For Uttarakhand, the orange alert is active across the state with Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Bageshwar, and Champawat on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall.

Weather today LIVE: Schools across Noida will remain closed on September 3 due to the heavy rain alert active for Delhi-NCR region. Citing rain concerns, the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar has declared a holiday for all schools on September 3, 2025.

The order issued by the DM is directed for Nursery to Class 12 students in all schools across the district, including council schools, government institutions, aided schools, CBSE and ICSE-affiliated institutions, as well as Madarsa Board schools.