Weather Update: IMD Warns of Heavy Rains in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Other States as Monsoon Systems Intensify

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across several states due to a well-marked low-pressure system over Madhya Pradesh and adjacent areas of Rajasthan, which is moving westward. This system is expected to strengthen into a depression over southern Rajasthan and northern Gujarat. As a result, intense showers, thunderstorms, and very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall are anticipated in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, with the possibility of exceptionally heavy downpours specifically in the Gujarat region. Here are the details

West & Northwest India: Gujarat and Rajasthan on Alert

A well-marked low-pressure system is moving towards South Rajasthan and North Gujarat, likely intensifying into a depression by September 7. Under its influence, Gujarat and Rajasthan will witness some of the heaviest rain spells this season.

IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat in coming days, with the possibility of exceptionally heavy showers (≥30 cm) on September 6. Rajasthan, particularly the eastern and southwestern districts, is also expected to face very heavy rains during this period.

Along with heavy rains, most of West and Northwest India will see light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning throughout the week.

East & Central India: Scattered Showers to Continue

The central states of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar will also remain under wet conditions, though rainfall intensity will be less compared to Gujarat and Rajasthan. The IMD has predicted isolated heavy rainfall in East and West Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim.

Bihar and Chhattisgarh are expected to see increased rainfall activity between September 8–11.

Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely to accompany rains across the region, posing risks of localized flooding.

Northeast India: Wet Spell to Persist

Northeast will continue to receive steady showers, with Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura likely to record heavy rainfall during September 6–7 and again on September 10–11. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to see heavy rainfall from September 6–9.

IMD has also warned of light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across most parts of the Northeast during the next seven days.

South India: Showers with Strong Winds

Southern states are expected to witness moderate rains, with isolated heavy showers in Tamil Nadu between September 6 and 8–10, while Kerala & Mahe may experience heavy rainfall on September 9–10.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema will experience strong surface winds of 30–40 kmph along with scattered rainfall.

While rains will be scattered, wind speeds are expected to remain strong, particularly along the coastlines.

Delhi/NCR: Cloudy with Light Showers

The capital region will see a relatively calmer week compared to western states but can still expect light to moderate rain spells and cloudy skies between September 6–8. Temperatures will remain near normal, with daytime highs around 33–35°C and lows dipping slightly below normal.

Wind speeds will remain between 10–20 kmph, shifting from the east to the southeast and later to the south and southwest directions.

IMD has urged residents in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of Central India to stay alert for possible flash floods, waterlogging, and traffic disruptions due to extremely heavy rains. Farmers have also been advised to take protective measures for standing crops in vulnerable areas.

People in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are warned about strong winds, while those in the Northeast should prepare for prolonged wet spells.

As the monsoon trough remains active, the coming week is set to bring widespread showers across most parts of the country, with Gujarat and Rajasthan facing the highest risk of extreme rainfall.