IMD Forecasts Extremely Heavy Rain in Gujarat, Rajasthan; Light Showers Likely in Delhi/NCR

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh weather updates indicating intense rainfall activity over several parts of the country in the coming days. Multiple low-pressure systems, troughs, and a western disturbance are expected to bring widespread showers, thunderstorms, and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in both northern and central regions, while southern and northeastern states will also experience significant wet conditions. Here are the region-wise IMD forecasts for the coming days:

West and Northwest India: Heavy Showers Ahead

The well-marked low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan has intensified and is expected to move west-northwest, concentrating into a depression over south Rajasthan and adjoining north Gujarat within 24 hours. Under its influence, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and parts of the western Himalayan region are set to receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across most parts of northwest India over the next seven days.

East & Central India: Widespread Showers Continue

East and central India will remain under the influence of the trough extending from south Rajasthan to northeast Jharkhand. Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh are likely to witness heavy rainfall in the upcoming days.

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands will also continue to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms throughout the week.

Northeast India: Rainfall to Persist

Northeastern states are expected to see steady wet weather with isolated heavy rainfall spells in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Thunderstorms and lightning are also forecast across many parts of the northeast over the next week.

South Peninsular India: Scattered Heavy Rains

Parts of southern India will witness isolated heavy rainfall, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh. Strong surface winds are also expected along the east coast.

Overall, most of the southern peninsula will receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms for the next five days.

Delhi/NCR: Cloudy with Light Showers

Delhi has seen a slight rise in minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours, while maximum temperatures remain near or slightly below normal. Light rain and cloudy skies have dominated the past day, and similar conditions are likely to continue over the next four days.

While Delhi will not witness extreme rainfall, the cloudy skies and occasional showers will keep conditions humid, with winds gradually easing after afternoon hours each day.

IMD has urged states, especially in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and central India, to remain on alert for extremely heavy rainfall and possible waterlogging or flash floods. Meanwhile, eastern and northeastern states should prepare for continuous wet weather, while southern states may see occasional heavy downpours accompanied by strong winds.