Heavy Rainfall Alert: IMD Predicts Widespread Monsoon Showers Across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a detailed weather forecast, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple regions of India over the next week. East, Central, Northwest, West, Northeast, and South Peninsular India are all expected to experience intense monsoon activity, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states.
East & Central India: Prolonged Heavy Rainfall Expected
- Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha: Isolated heavy rainfall from July 2-8.
- Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand: Heavy downpours expected from July 2-6.
- Very heavy rainfall likely in Madhya Pradesh (July 2-6) and Chhattisgarh & Odisha (July 2, 5, 6).
- Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning will persist across the region.
Northwest India: Extremely Heavy Rainfall in East Rajasthan
- East Rajasthan: Extremely heavy rainfall (≥20 cm) on July 2.
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh: Isolated heavy rainfall from July 2-8.
- Punjab, West Uttar Pradesh: Heavy showers expected from July 5-8.
- Jammu: Heavy rainfall on July 2 and July 5-8.
- Very heavy rainfall forecast for Himachal Pradesh (July 5-7), Punjab & Haryana (July 6-7), and East Rajasthan (July 2-4).
- Strong gusty winds (30-40 kmph) likely.
West India: Intense Rainfall in Maharashtra & Gujarat
- Madhya Maharashtra (Ghat areas): Extremely heavy rainfall (≥20 cm) on July 2.
- Konkan & Goa, Gujarat Region: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected.
- Saurashtra & Kutch: Isolated heavy showers forecast.
Northeast India: Continued Wet Spell
- Widespread light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.
- Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely, with extremely heavy falls in Meghalaya on July 5-6.
South Peninsular India: Heavy Showers in Kerala & Karnataka
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Heavy rainfall on July 2.
- Kerala, Mahe, Karnataka: Heavy to very heavy rainfall from July 2-8, with extremely heavy falls on July 2.
- Strong surface winds (40-50 kmph)Â expected.
Precautionary Measures Advised
Residents in affected areas should stay alert for flooding, waterlogging, and disruptions in transportation. Authorities have been urged to take necessary steps to mitigate risks.
