India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of heavy rainfall across East, Central, and North India due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. The system, now lying over coastal Gangetic West Bengal and nearby areas, is expected to move slowly west-northwestwards across North Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and Jharkhand over the next two days. This system, along with other atmospheric circulations, is likely to bring significant rainfall activity across multiple regions of the country until July 6. Here are the details
Rainfall Forecast for East & Central India
A low-pressure system and associated troughs are expected to bring consistent rainfall to parts of East and Central India. Heavy rainfall is forecasted in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, with very heavy showers possible in Madhya Pradesh and East India on certain days.
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast (July 1 - July 6) |
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Madhya Pradesh |
Very heavy rain on July 1, 4 & 5 |
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Chhattisgarh |
Heavy rain on July 1, 3 & 4 |
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Jharkhand |
Heavy rain |
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Rainfall from July 1 to July 2 |
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Odisha |
Rainfall from July 1 to July 3 |
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Gangetic West Bengal |
Heavy rain on July 1, again July 4–6 |
Apart from this, the region will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 40 kmph throughout the week.
Rain Watch for Northwest India
Northwest India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, will witness intense rainfall episodes through the first week of July. The IMD has issued warnings for very heavy rainfall especially in hill states and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
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Uttarakhand |
Very heavy rain on July 1 |
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West UP |
Very heavy rain on July 1 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
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East Rajasthan |
Heavy rainfall, especially on July 5 |
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Haryana & Chandigarh |
Rainfall likely on July 1, 2, again July 5–6 |
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West Rajasthan |
Rain forecast from July 3–6 |
Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds of 30-40 kmph will accompany this spell, making travel risky in some areas.
West India: Coastal and Ghat Areas on Alert
Coastal Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat are also in for a wet spell. Konkan, Goa, and Ghat regions of Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat state are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
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Region |
Forecast |
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Konkan & Goa |
Heavy to very heavy rain throughout the week |
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Madhya Maharashtra |
Ghat areas to receive heavy rainfall |
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Heavy showers in the next 7 days |
Flash flooding and waterlogging are possible in low-lying areas.
Northeast India: Consistent Rain with Very Heavy Spells Midweek
Northeastern states will see continuous rainfall this week, with very heavy rain expected on July 2 and 3. Isolated heavy showers will also hit on July 6.
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Region |
Forecast |
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Arunachal Pradesh |
Very heavy rain on July 2 & 3 |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
Very heavy rain on July 2, 3 & 6 |
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Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Very heavy rain on July 2 & 3 |
Thunderstorms and lightning are expected across the region during the period.
South Peninsular India: Rainfall and Strong Winds Likely
Southern states will receive moderate rainfall, with heavy rain at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Coastal Karnataka.
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Region |
Forecast (July 1 – July 6) |
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Coastal Andhra & Telangana |
Heavy rain |
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Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy rain from July 2 to 4 |
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Coastal Karnataka |
Rainfall for the entire week |
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Interior Karnataka |
Rainfall from July 3 to 5 |
Additionally, strong winds reaching 40–50 kmph are expected across South Peninsular India during the week. IMD has also issued a hot and humid weather warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Rayalaseema from July 1 to July 2.
Delhi/NCR Forecast (July 1 – July 3)
Delhi is set to experience cooler-than-usual weather with cloud cover and intermittent rains. Maximum temperatures are expected to stay 3–7°C below normal levels through early July.
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Date |
Forecast Description |
Temperature (°C) |
Wind Speed (kmph) |
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1 July |
Cloudy with very light to light rain, thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 32–34, Min: 24–26 |
NW: <15 (morning), 8–10 (aft) |
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2 July |
Partly cloudy with very light rain and thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 33–35, Min: 25–27 |
SW: <10 (morning/evening) |
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3 July |
Partly cloudy with very light rain, thunderstorm/lightning |
Max: 32–34, Min: 26–28 |
S to SE: <20 (afternoon) |
Residents are advised to carry umbrellas and plan commutes to avoid traffic disruptions due to rain.
With the monsoon advancing vigorously, most parts of India are expected to benefit from much-needed rainfall, although some regions may face extreme weather conditions. The IMD continues to monitor developments closely. Stay tuned for daily updates.
