India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued extensive weather forecast for the coming days, emphasizing intense rainfall patterns and temperature variations across various regions of the country. Current monsoon dynamics are being influenced by several atmospheric systems, including upper air cyclonic circulations, western disturbances, and a north-shifted monsoon trough. Here are the details:
Northeast India: Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert for Arunachal and Meghalaya
The northeast region will witness persistent rainfall activity through the week. IMD predicts extremely heavy showers over Meghalaya (August 2–3) and Arunachal Pradesh (August 3), with a strong likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning across all states in the region.
|
State |
Rainfall Intensity |
Peak Rain Days |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Light to moderate; isolated heavy to very heavy |
Aug 2–7 (Heavy on Aug 3) |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Moderate; isolated heavy to very heavy |
Aug 2–4 (Heavy on Aug 2–3) |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Moderate rainfall with thunderstorms |
Aug 2–7 |
East & Central India: Sikkim, Bihar & Madhya Pradesh to See Extreme Rainfall
East and Central India are also under the radar for intense monsoon activity. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and Bihar will experience extremely heavy rainfall between August 2–3. Madhya Pradesh (especially western and eastern parts) and Chhattisgarh will see scattered heavy showers during the week.
|
Region |
Rainfall Type |
Dates |
|
Sub-Himalayan W.B. & Sikkim |
Heavy to very heavy; extremely heavy (isolated) |
Aug 2–7 (Extreme: Aug 2–3) |
|
Bihar |
Heavy to very heavy; extremely heavy (isolated) |
Aug 2–5 (Extreme: Aug 3) |
|
Jharkhand |
Heavy rainfall at isolated places |
Aug 2 |
|
West Madhya Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall; very heavy (isolated) |
Aug 3–5 (Very Heavy: Aug 4–5) |
|
East Madhya Pradesh |
Moderate to heavy rainfall |
Aug 3–4 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Aug 2 |
Northwest India: Consistent Showers with Severe Spells in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan
Northwestern states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, are expected to experience continuous monsoon rains through the first week of August. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and East Uttar Pradesh on August 3 and 4, and in East Rajasthan from August 3 to 7.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Highlight Days |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
Isolated heavy showers |
Aug 4–6 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Isolated to very heavy rainfall |
Aug 2, 3–5 |
|
Uttarakhand |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
Aug 2–7 (Peak: Aug 3–4) |
|
Haryana & Punjab |
Scattered to isolated heavy rainfall |
Aug 2–5 |
|
Heavy rainfall (isolated very heavy) |
Aug 2–5 (Peak: Aug 3–4) |
|
|
East Rajasthan |
Very heavy rainfall |
Aug 3–7 |
South India: Tamil Nadu and Kerala to Face Intense Showers with Strong Winds
Southern Peninsular India is forecasted to receive widespread rainfall with some regions bracing for very heavy spells. Tamil Nadu will receive intense showers between August 3–5, while Kerala and Mahe may see heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 6–7. The IMD also issued a strong wind warning (40–50 kmph) for the region.
|
Region |
Rainfall Category |
Special Alerts |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Isolated heavy to very heavy |
Aug 2–7 (Peak: Aug 3–5) |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
Aug 2–7 (Peak: Aug 6–7) |
|
Karnataka (Coastal + S. Interior) |
Moderate to heavy rainfall |
Aug 5–7 |
|
Coastal Andhra & Rayalaseema |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
Aug 5–7 |
|
Telangana, Lakshadweep |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Aug 2–7 |
|
Wind Conditions |
Strong winds (40–50 kmph) |
Entire South Peninsula |
West India: Moderate Rainfall to Continue
Parts of western India are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall throughout the week. No warnings of very heavy showers or extreme weather events have been issued for the region.
|
State |
Rainfall Expectation |
Duration |
|
Maharashtra |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Aug 2–7 |
|
Gujarat |
Light rainfall |
Aug 2–7 |
|
Goa |
Scattered moderate rainfall |
Aug 2–7 |
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Light Rains & Temperature Swings
Delhi is expected to remain under cloudy skies with frequent light to moderate spells of rain, especially during evenings and nights. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely during this period. The temperatures will fluctuate with both below-normal and above-normal conditions expected.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Rainfall & Thunder |
Temp. (Max/Min °C) |
Wind Pattern (Speed) |
|
Aug 2 |
Cloudy |
Very light to light with thunder |
34–36 / 24–26 |
West/SW 15–20 kmph (afternoon) |
|
Aug 3 |
Cloudy |
Light to moderate with thunder |
32–34 / 24–26 |
NW/SW winds 15–20 kmph |
|
Aug 4 |
Cloudy |
Light with thunderstorms |
32–34 / 23–25 |
NE/East winds 15–20 kmph (afternoon) |
Monsoon activity is expected to remain strong through the first week of August. Regions such as Northeast, East, and Central India will see widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall, while parts of South India brace for localized downpours accompanied by strong winds. North India, including Delhi/NCR, will experience moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and cloudy skies, leading to cooler than usual temperatures in some areas. IMD continues to monitor the evolving systems and advises residents, especially in vulnerable hilly and flood-prone regions, to stay alert.
