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Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for MP, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Delhi & More States This Week

IMD has issued red and orange alerts across multiple states as intense monsoon systems bring widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall this week. Central, East, West, and Northwest India are most affected, with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds forecast in upcoming days.

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Monsoon currents are also active along the West Coast, with the off-shore trough driving heavy rainfall across Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat. (Photo Source: Pexels)
Monsoon currents are also active along the West Coast, with the off-shore trough driving heavy rainfall across Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat. (Photo Source: Pexels)

Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an active monsoon period across various regions of the country, triggered by a low-pressure area located over southwest Gangetic West Bengal. This weather system, along with associated troughs and cyclonic circulations, is expected to bring widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall to Central, East, and Northwest India, as well as along the West Coast in the coming days. Certain areas of East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and interior Odisha may experience extremely heavy downpours. Here are the details

Since yesterday, intense monsoon activity brought very heavy rain to parts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, while several other states including Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat, and Odisha saw widespread heavy showers. Thunderstorms with strong gusty winds were reported across southern, central, and some northern regions, adding to the weather's impact.

Heavy Rainfall Over East & Central India

Under the impact of a low-pressure system currently moving from West Bengal to Chhattisgarh, East and Central India are bracing for intense rainfall activity. Isolated pockets of East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and interior Odisha are forecast to receive extremely heavy rainfall. Widespread light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely throughout the week.

Region

Dates Affected

Rainfall Forecast

East MP, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Odisha

July 8

Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) at isolated places

MP

July 8–13

Heavy rainfall; very heavy spells till July 10

Jharkhand, Odisha

July 8

Isolated heavy to very heavy rain

Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim

July 8, 9, 12, 13

Isolated heavy rainfall

Gangetic WB, Jharkhand

July 8

Very heavy rainfall

In addition, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 40 kmph are expected, especially over Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand today.

Northwest India Rain Forecast 

Northwest India is also likely to benefit from the monsoon systems, particularly in the hilly states and adjoining plains. Uttarakhand and East Rajasthan are forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rain until July 10, with other areas such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir also on alert.

Region

Rainfall Type & Dates

Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan

Very heavy rainfall (July 8–10)

Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

Heavy rainfall (July 8)

Himachal Pradesh, J&K

Isolated heavy rainfall (July 8–10)

East & West Uttar Pradesh

Isolated heavy rainfall (July 8–10)

Rainfall is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across both the hills and adjoining plains during the forecast period.

West Coast and Gujarat to See Heavy Showers

Monsoon currents are also active along the West Coast, with the off-shore trough driving heavy rainfall across Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Region

Forecast Summary

Konkan, Goa, Ghat areas of Maharashtra

Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected daily till July 13

Gujarat 

Heavy rainfall (July 8–9); Saurashtra & Kutch (July 12–13)

Marathwada

Heavy rainfall (July 8–9)

Most areas will also see thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 40 kmph during the week.

Moderate Rainfall in Northeast India

The Northeast region is expected to receive continuous rainfall through the week with isolated heavy spells over several states.

Region

Forecast Period

Rainfall Outlook

Assam, Meghalaya

July 8–13

Isolated heavy rainfall; very heavy on July 8 in Meghalaya

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura

July 8–13

Isolated heavy rainfall

Arunachal Pradesh

July 11–13

Isolated heavy rainfall

Despite no extreme weather alerts, residents are advised to stay cautious due to the sustained rainfall.

Rain Likely Across South India, Winds to Strengthen

Southern India will continue to receive rainfall, especially in coastal regions. Additionally, strong surface winds up to 50 kmph are likely across the region for the next five days.

Region

Rainfall & Wind Forecast

Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe

Isolated heavy rain (July 8–13)

Telangana

Heavy to very heavy rain (July 8–9)

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal

Hot & humid weather expected (July 8–9)

Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema

Scattered thunderstorms with light to moderate rain

These conditions may provide temporary relief from heat in certain pockets while also increasing humidity levels significantly.

Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast 

Delhi is expected to witness cloudy skies with consistent showers and cooler temperatures through July 10. Thunderstorms with lightning are also likely across the NCR.

Date

Max Temp (°C)

Min Temp (°C)

Rainfall Forecast

Winds

July 8

32–34

23–25

Thunderstorms with rain

SW < 15 kmph (morning), NW < 20 kmph (evening)

July 9

31–33

24–26

Rain & thunderstorms

NE < 10 kmph (morning), E < 20 kmph (afternoon)

July 10

32–34

24–26

Very light to light rain

SE < 15 kmph (morning), E < 10 kmph (night)

Both maximum and minimum temperatures will stay below seasonal normals by 2 to 6°C, providing a pleasant respite from the typical July heat.

Residents are advised to stay updated with local weather alerts and take precautions, especially in flood-prone and lightning-affected areas.

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