Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions due to multiple active weather systems. A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, a Western Disturbance, and various cyclonic circulations are expected to bring intense showers to the Western Himalayan Region, as well as East and Central India, including Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat. There is also a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Here are the details:
Northwest India: Persistent Rainfall with Localised Flood Risk
Northwest India is likely to witness continued wet weather with isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand till September 9. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab are expected to face very heavy rainfall, while Rajasthan may see heavy showers between September 5 and 7.
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Dates |
Region |
Forecast |
|
Sept 4 |
J&K, Himachal, Punjab, Haryana |
Isolated very heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 4–5 |
Uttarakhand, E. Rajasthan |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
|
Sept 6–7 |
W. Rajasthan |
Heavy rainfall at isolated places |
West India: Gujarat and Konkan on Alert
Gujarat and coastal Maharashtra are likely to be the focal points of intense rainfall in western India. IMD has issued an extremely heavy rainfall alert for Gujarat between September 4 and 6, with Konkan & Goa also set to receive very heavy showers during this period.
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Dates |
Region |
Forecast |
|
Sept 4 |
Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 4–6 |
Gujarat Region, Konkan & Goa |
Extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places |
|
Sept 5 & 7 |
Saurashtra & Kutch |
Very heavy rainfall |
Central & Eastern India: Intense Showers Ahead
Central and Eastern states are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. On September 5, West Madhya Pradesh may face extremely heavy showers. Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are expected to receive heavy rainfall from September 6 onwards.
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Dates |
Region |
Forecast |
|
Sept 4 |
Odisha, Jharkhand, E. MP, Chhattisgarh |
Very heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 4–5 |
E. MP, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh |
Heavy to very heavy rain |
|
Sept 6–7 |
Bihar, Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Heavy rainfall |
Northeast India: Moderate to Heavy Showers
The northeast will continue to experience widespread rainfall. Assam and Meghalaya are expected to witness heavy rainfall between September 4 and 8, while Arunachal Pradesh may face intense showers again between September 7 and 9.
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Dates |
Region |
Forecast |
|
Sept 4–7 |
Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 7–9 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Heavy showers at isolated places |
South India: Scattered Heavy Rainfall
Southern states are likely to experience moderate rainfall with isolated heavy showers. Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are expected to see brief spells of heavy rain till September 4. Coastal Karnataka may also get showers today.
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Dates |
Region |
Forecast |
|
Sept 4 |
Coastal Andhra, Telangana, Coastal Karnataka |
Heavy rainfall |
|
Sept 4 |
Kerala & Mahe |
Heavy showers |
|
Sept 5–7 |
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka (interior) |
Light to moderate rainfall |
Delhi/NCR Forecast: Cloudy Skies with Intermittent Rain
The national capital region is expected to see generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain spells till September 6. Day temperatures will stay below normal, ranging between 31–34°C. Wind speeds may reach up to 25 kmph on September 5.
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Date |
Weather |
Temperature (°C) |
Wind |
|
Sept 4 |
Cloudy, light showers |
Max 32–34, Min 23–25 |
SE winds 8–12 kmph |
|
Sept 5 |
Cloudy, moderate rain at isolated spots |
Max 32–34, Min 23–25 |
SE winds 15–25 kmph |
|
Sept 6 |
Cloudy, light showers |
Max 32–34, Min 22–24 |
E/SE winds 15–20 kmph |
IMD’s latest bulletin highlights the continued strength of the monsoon across the country, with multiple weather systems driving widespread rainfall. Residents are advised to stay updated with local advisories and take necessary precautions, especially in flood-prone zones.
