India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alerts for various regions across the country, as multiple active systems continue to drive widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. A Depression that formed over southeast Uttar Pradesh has moved towards northwest Madhya Pradesh and is expected to weaken over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, a fresh Western Disturbance and several upper-air cyclonic circulations are adding to the intense monsoon activity expected across India over the next 7 days. Here’s state-wise rain alerts, dates, and expected intensity.
Northwest India: Extremely Heavy Rains in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
With the Depression moving through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, northwest India will experience a spell of intense rainfall. Rajasthan is already under an orange alert for extremely heavy rain, and similar conditions are expected in Uttarakhand by the weekend.
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State |
Date |
Weather |
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Rajasthan |
July 19–20 |
Heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms |
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July 20–22 |
Extremely heavy rain, lightning, localized flooding |
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West Uttar Pradesh |
July 19, 21–22 |
Heavy rain with thunderstorms |
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Himachal Pradesh |
July 21–23 |
Heavy rain, landslide risk in hilly areas |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
July 20–23 |
Isolated heavy rain, lightning |
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Punjab & Haryana |
July 20–22 |
Scattered heavy showers, gusty winds |
Widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms will affect most areas across this region during the week.
South Peninsular India: Red Alerts for Kerala and Coastal Karnataka
Southern India is set to witness extremely heavy rain, especially in Kerala and Coastal Karnataka. A cyclonic circulation over Andhra Pradesh and a trough running along 13°N is feeding this weather system.
|
State |
Date |
Weather |
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Kerala & Mahe |
July 19–20 |
Extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds |
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Coastal Karnataka |
July 19 |
Extremely heavy rain, flooding risk |
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Tamil Nadu |
July 19–22 |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, isolated thunderstorms |
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Andhra Pradesh & Yanam |
July 19 |
Heavy rainfall, strong surface winds (40–50 kmph) |
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Telangana, N. Karnataka |
July 19–23 |
Isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms |
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Rayalaseema |
July 19–20 |
Scattered heavy showers, thunderstorms |
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Lakshadweep |
July 19–20 |
Heavy rain with choppy sea conditions |
Strong surface winds up to 50 kmph are expected over the southern peninsula for the next five days.
East and Central India: Madhya Pradesh, Odisha to See Intense Downpours
The Depression over northwest Madhya Pradesh is triggering extremely heavy rains. The central and eastern states will continue to see strong monsoon activity through the week.
|
State |
Date |
Weather |
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West Madhya Pradesh |
July 19 |
Extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms |
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East Madhya Pradesh |
July 19 |
Heavy rainfall with isolated intense spells |
|
July 19–24 |
Heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash flood warning on 24th |
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Chhattisgarh |
July 19–23 |
Scattered thunderstorms, heavy spells |
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Jharkhand |
July 23–24 |
Heavy rainfall, localized waterlogging |
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Bihar |
July 20–22 |
Very heavy rainfall, flooding in low-lying areas |
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Gangetic West Bengal |
July 23–24 |
Heavy rain and thunderstorms |
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Sub-Himalayan W. Bengal |
July 19–21 |
Very heavy rainfall, landslide risk in hill regions |
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Vidarbha (Maharashtra) |
July 22–24 |
Isolated heavy to very heavy rain |
Thunderstorms with lightning are expected across the eastern belt daily.
West India: Ghat Areas and Konkan to Receive Torrential Showers
The west coast and ghat regions are likely to experience prolonged and intense spells of rain. A cyclonic circulation over Madhya Maharashtra is contributing to strong monsoon currents here.
|
State |
Date |
Weather |
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Konkan & Goa |
July 20, 21, 24 |
Very heavy rainfall, flooding risk in low-lying areas |
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Ghat Areas of Maharashtra |
July 19, 23, 24 |
Very heavy rain, landslide alert |
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Marathwada |
July 19 |
Isolated heavy showers |
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North Gujarat |
July 19 |
Scattered heavy rainfall, waterlogging in urban pockets |
Flash floods, waterlogging, and travel delays are expected in heavy rainfall zones.
Northeast India: Persistent Rainfall with Isolated Heavy Spells
The northeastern states will continue to receive consistent rainfall, with heavier downpours expected in Meghalaya.
|
State |
Date |
Weather |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
July 19–22 |
Light to moderate rain, isolated heavy spells |
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Assam & Meghalaya |
July 19–22 |
Very heavy rainfall in Meghalaya on 19th |
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Nagaland, Tripura |
July 19–22 |
Thunderstorms with occasional heavy showers |
River levels may rise in vulnerable areas, and landslides are possible in hilly terrain.
Wind Warnings for Central and Northern India
Due to the Depression's movement, strong winds are likely over several regions:
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North Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh: 40–50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph
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South Haryana and nearby areas: 30–40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph
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South Peninsular India: Surface winds up to 50 kmph till July 22
Delhi/NCR Weather Forecast
Delhi will experience relatively milder monsoon activity this week, with intermittent showers and mostly cloudy skies.
|
Date |
Sky Condition |
Temp (°C) (Max/Min) |
Wind Info |
|
July 19 |
Partly cloudy, very light rain |
34–36 / 23–25 |
SE winds, decreasing to <15 kmph |
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July 20 |
Partly cloudy, light rain |
35–37 / 24–26 |
SW-NW winds, max 15–20 kmph |
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July 21 |
Partly cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms |
32–34 / 26–28 |
SW winds, easing in evening |
Temperatures will remain near normal, with slightly cooler nights and brief rain spells likely each day.
As the monsoon picks up intensity, the IMD has urged residents, especially in central, northwestern, and southern states, to stay alert for flooding, strong winds, and possible landslides. Travellers and farmers are advised to follow local weather updates closely and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this active monsoon spell.
