India's monsoon season is experiencing a significant revival, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across many regions. Heavy showers are being driven by a combination of upper air cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance, impacting the northwest, northeast, central, and eastern parts of the country. Southern states are also expected to receive light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by strong surface winds along the coastal areas. Here are the details
Northwest India: Heavy Showers to Continue in Hilly and Plain Areas
Several parts of Northwest India are set to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next week. The hilly regions like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will receive daily rainfall, while parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab will experience intermittent showers.
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Date |
State/Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
|
1 Aug |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
1 Aug |
Punjab, Haryana, West UP, East Rajasthan, West Rajasthan |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
|
1 Aug |
West & East Rajasthan |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
2–5 Aug |
Haryana, Chandigarh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
2–5 Aug |
East Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
3–5 Aug |
West Uttar Pradesh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
3–4 Aug |
Punjab |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
3–6 Aug |
East Rajasthan |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
1–6 Aug |
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
Daily isolated heavy rainfall |
|
4 & 6 Aug |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Northeast India: Red Alert for Assam & Meghalaya
The northeast is expected to be one of the most affected regions this week, especially Assam and Meghalaya, which are under red alert for extremely heavy rainfall on August 2. The rest of the region will continue to receive thunderstorms and intense downpours.
|
Date |
State/Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
|
1–3 Aug |
Assam & Meghalaya |
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall |
|
2 Aug |
Assam & Meghalaya |
Extremely heavy rainfall |
|
1–6 Aug |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Daily heavy rainfall; isolated very heavy rainfall from 1–6 August |
|
1–6 Aug |
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Daily light to moderate rain with thunderstorms |
East & Central India: Showers Across Plains and Plateaus
Eastern and central India are expected to receive regular showers, with very heavy rainfall in some pockets, especially in Bihar and the sub-Himalayan regions of West Bengal and Sikkim. Thunderstorm activity and lightning are expected to accompany most of this rainfall.
|
Date |
State/Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
|
1–7 Aug |
Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Isolated heavy rainfall daily; very heavy on 2–4 August |
|
1 Aug |
Gangetic WB & Jharkhand |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
1–5 Aug |
Bihar |
Isolated heavy rainfall; very heavy on 2–3 August |
|
1 Aug |
Odisha |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
1 Aug |
Chhattisgarh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
|
4–6 Aug |
Madhya Pradesh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
South India: Strong Winds with Rain in Coastal States
Southern India will witness light to moderate rainfall in most states, especially in coastal belts. Kerala, Mahe, and Tamil Nadu will receive isolated heavy showers, while strong winds of up to 50 kmph are forecasted.
|
Date |
Region |
Rainfall Forecast |
Wind Forecast |
|
2–6 August |
Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Mahe |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
40–50 kmph surface winds |
|
1–6 Aug |
Karnataka, Rayalaseema, Telangana, AP & Yanam |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Moderate winds |
Fishing and coastal activities should be avoided during periods of strong winds.
West India: Light to Moderate Rain Expected
IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall over parts of western India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa, from August 1 to 6. While no extreme weather conditions are expected, these scattered showers could still affect transportation and farming activities in the region. The monsoon activity here is likely to remain relatively weak but consistent throughout the period.
Delhi-NCR Weather: Cloudy Skies and Cooler Temperatures
Delhi NCR region will remain under mostly cloudy skies with occasional rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain below normal, offering some relief from the heat.
|
Date |
Rainfall Outlook |
Temperature (Max/Min) |
Wind Conditions |
|
1 August |
Very light rain |
33–35°C / 23–25°C |
NE to SW winds 5–15 kmph |
|
2 August |
Light rain with thunderstorms |
34–36°C / 24–26°C |
NW winds up to 15 kmph |
|
3 August |
Light rain, thunderstorm likely |
34–36°C / 24–26°C |
NW winds 10–20 kmph, NE in evening |
IMD continues to monitor evolving weather systems and urges residents, especially in flood-prone and hilly areas, to stay updated through official alerts. People are advised to remain cautious and avoid venturing into waterlogged or landslide-prone regions. With thunderstorms and strong winds likely in several parts of the country, it is strongly recommended to stay indoors during severe weather and follow local weather bulletins for timely updates.
