Weather Update: Fresh Low-Pressure System to Bring Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple States; Check Full Forecast here

Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an active monsoon phase with a fresh low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into a depression within 24 hours. This system, along with other weather patterns, is set to trigger widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states, including Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, while Konkan, Mumbai, and coastal Andhra may experience extremely heavy downpours in the coming days. Here are the details 

Monsoon Systems in Play

A low-pressure area has developed over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal, off the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts. IMD predicts that this system will move northwestwards, likely turning into a depression and crossing the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts by the forenoon of 19th August.

Meanwhile, cyclonic circulations over the Northeast Arabian Sea, Central Pakistan, and Punjab are also influencing rainfall patterns across western and northern India.

West India to Witness Intense Rains

West India is set for multiple spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall, with IMD warning of extremely heavy rains in Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra between 18th–19th August. Gujarat is likely to receive intense showers on 19th and 20th August. Strong winds up to 50 kmph are also expected, particularly along the Konkan coast.

Heavy Showers for South Peninsular India

The southern states will experience extremely heavy rainfall in Coastal Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Telangana. Interior Karnataka and Rayalaseema are also likely to see consistent heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Kerala may see very heavy rainfall on 18th August, raising concerns of flash floods in vulnerable areas.

East & Central India on Alert

With the fresh Bay of Bengal low-pressure system moving inland, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha are expected to see intense rainfall activity. South Odisha and Chhattisgarh may witness extremely heavy rain on 18th August. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, and Jharkhand are also expected to see multiple spells of heavy rain between 19th–23rd August.

Northwest India: Moderate to Heavy Rain Spells

Northwest India will also see intermittent rainfall with heavy showers over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining Ladakh are likely to receive intense rainfall between 18th–19th August. 

Northeast India to See Prolonged Wet Spell

Northeastern states are likely to witness persistent rainfall throughout the week. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive heavy rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh seeing very heavy showers on 20th and 21st August.

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

Delhi will see generally cloudy skies over the next four days, with chances of light to moderate rainfall. Temperatures will remain near normal, though 19th August could see a slight rise in maximum temperature. Winds will predominantly blow from the southeast at 10–15 kmph, strengthening slightly on 20th August.

IMD’s extended forecast suggests active monsoon conditions across most parts of India for the coming week. With multiple low-pressure systems and cyclonic circulations in play, heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and strong winds are expected in both coastal and inland regions. Farmers, commuters, and local authorities are advised to stay updated with IMD warnings and take necessary precautions.