Weather Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Bihar, Kerala & Other States This Week

Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide forecast predicting widespread rainfall across several parts of the country over the coming days. Active monsoon conditions, driven by multiple weather systems such as cyclonic circulations, troughs, and a western disturbance, are expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy showers in many regions.

Intense rainfall is likely to continue over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, with isolated extremely heavy falls in some areas. Tamil Nadu and Kerala are also set to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in the ghats and coastal regions. Here are the region wise forecast details

Northwest India: Heavy Rains Over Hills and Plains

Northwest India is bracing for intense showers, especially in the hilly states. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are expected to experience very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the coming days, while parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana may also see significant precipitation.

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely across the region throughout the week. Plains will continue to receive light to moderate showers.

East & Central India: Widespread Showers with Heavy Spells

Bihar and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially between August 5 and 7. Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will also see periodic heavy downpours.

Thunderstorms and lightning will accompany rainfall across most of these regions, with conditions ripe for localized flooding.

Northeast India: Persistent Monsoon Showers

Northeast India will continue to experience widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy spells, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya.

Conditions will remain humid and wet across the region, with the possibility of landslides in hilly terrain.

South Peninsular India: Torrential Downpours in Some Regions

South India is likely to experience very active monsoon conditions. Extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Kerala and the ghats of Tamil Nadu on August 5 and 6. Other parts of the region including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema will also receive substantial showers.

Strong winds between 40–50 kmph are also expected over the region for the next 3 days, which could impact small boats and sea travel.

West India: Moderate to Isolated Heavy Rains Ahead

West India is expected to see relatively milder activity with a few spells of heavy rainfall in Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada later in the week.

Overall, these areas will witness light to moderate showers on most days, with a few strong spells on key dates.

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

The capital region is likely to remain mostly cloudy with intermittent showers. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, offering relief from summer heat.

Pleasant temperatures and scattered rains are likely to keep conditions comfortable for Delhi residents during the week.

With multiple weather systems in play, India is set for a wet and thundery week ahead. From torrential rain in the Western Ghats to consistent showers across Northeast and Central India, IMD’s forecast suggests farmers and local authorities should remain alert. Urban areas, especially in hill states and the capital region, should prepare for possible disruptions due to localized heavy rains and thunderstorms.