Weather Update: Multiple weather systems, including cyclonic circulations and troughs, are actively influencing India's monsoon pattern, triggering widespread heavy rainfall across various regions. States like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh are set to witness intense spells of rain, with isolated extremely heavy showers expected in some areas. Meanwhile, subdued rainfall activity is likely over central India for the next few days. Here is the region-wise forecast detail.
Northwest India: Heavy Showers to Lash the Hills and Plains
Northwestern India is bracing for a wet spell, with isolated locations in Uttarakhand and West Uttar Pradesh set to receive extremely heavy rainfall. Widespread showers are also predicted across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu-Kashmir during the week.
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date Range |
|
West Uttar Pradesh |
Extremely heavy rain (≥21 cm) |
- |
|
Uttarakhand |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall |
Aug 6–11 |
|
Isolated heavy rain |
Aug 6–11 |
|
|
Punjab, Haryana |
Isolated heavy rain |
Aug 6, 10–11 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
Isolated heavy rain |
Aug 6 |
|
Plains (NCR, etc.) |
Light/moderate rain with thunderstorms |
Next 7 days |
South Peninsular India: Red Alert in Kerala and Ghat Areas
Southern India is also set to receive intense rainfall, with extremely heavy downpours forecasted over northern Kerala and the Ghat regions of Tamil Nadu. A combination of upper air circulations and a well-marked trough are driving the system.
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date |
|
North Kerala |
Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) |
Aug 6 |
|
Ghat areas, Tamil Nadu |
Extremely heavy rainfall |
- |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Very heavy rain |
Aug 6 |
|
Coastal Karnataka |
Very heavy rain |
Aug 6 |
|
Coastal AP, Telangana |
Isolated heavy rain |
Aug 6–8 |
|
Lakshadweep |
Isolated heavy rain |
Aug 6 |
Northeast India: Persistent Showers with Risk of Flooding
The region will continue to witness active monsoon rainfall supported by high moisture inflow and upper-level systems.
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Very heavy rain |
Aug 7–11 |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Isolated very heavy rain |
Aug 7–11 |
|
Very heavy rain |
Aug 7–8 |
|
|
Entire Northeast |
Light/moderate rain + thunderstorms |
Aug 6–11 |
East & Central India: Bihar and Bengal to Witness Intense Rains
The eastern and central regions will experience widespread rainfall, with very heavy showers forecasted particularly over Bihar and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim in the second half of the week.
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date |
|
Bihar |
Very heavy rain |
Aug 7–8 |
|
Jharkhand |
Heavy rain |
Aug 7–8 |
|
Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim |
Very heavy rain |
Aug 7 & 11 |
|
Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha |
Heavy rain |
Aug 6–8 |
West India: Scattered Rains Continue in Maharashtra, Goa
Western parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra and coastal Goa, will witness periodic rainfall under the influence of local weather systems.
|
Region |
Weather Forecast |
Date |
|
Marathwada |
Heavy rain |
Aug 6–7 |
|
Madhya Maharashtra |
Heavy rain |
Aug 6 & 7 |
|
Konkan & Goa |
Heavy rain |
Aug 7–8 |
Delhi/NCR Weather: Light Showers, Pleasant Temperatures
Delhi is expected to receive light rain spells throughout the first half of the week with a drop in temperatures, making the weather relatively pleasant for residents.
|
Date |
Forecast Description |
Temperature (°C) |
Wind Speed/Direction |
|
Aug 6 |
Partly cloudy; light rain early morning |
Max 32–34 / Min 24–26 |
<16 kmph, southeast/southwest |
|
Aug 7 |
Partly cloudy; very light rain/thundershowers |
Max 33–35 / Min 24–26 |
<20 kmph, southwest |
|
Aug 8 |
Partly cloudy; very light to light rain |
Max 33–35 / Min 23–25 |
<15 kmph, northwest/southeast |
The ongoing weather changes are important for farming, as good rainfall can help crops grow better. However, people should stay careful in areas where heavy rain might cause floods or landslides. The IMD is keeping a close watch and will keep sharing updates to keep everyone safe.
