Weather Update: Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Northeast States

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across the country in the coming days, driven by multiple monsoon systems. An active trough, a weakening depression over Odisha, and other weather disturbances are expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to several regions. Here are the details

West India: Extremely Heavy Rain Likely

The western states, especially Maharashtra and Gujarat, are expected to experience the impacts of the monsoon significantly. IMD has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in the Konkan region, southern Gujarat, and Madhya Maharashtra on August 20th. Additionally, Saurashtra and Kutch may encounter similar weather conditions until the 21st. Strong surface winds, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h, will further complicate the weather situation.

South Peninsular India: Telangana, Karnataka on Alert

Southern states will also experience intense rainfall activity. North Telangana is likely to record extremely heavy rain, while Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu will see heavy showers with thunderstorms in the coming days.

East & Central India: Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh in Focus

Central and eastern regions are in for multiple spells of intense rainfall. Vidarbha will see extremely heavy rainfall on 20th August and again on 24th, and 25th. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal are also expected to receive heavy showers throughout the week.

Northwest India: Intense Showers Ahead

The northwestern states will gradually pick up rainfall activity in the later half of the forecast period. Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive very heavy rainfall from 22nd to 25th August, while Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir will see scattered heavy showers.

Northeast India: Continuous Heavy Rain

The northeast is expected to remain in the grip of heavy rainfall throughout the week. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura will receive prolonged spells, with IMD warning of very heavy rainfall over Arunachal, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya between 21st and 25th August.

Delhi/NCR: Cloudy Skies with Light Rain

The capital region will see partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies with occasional spells of rain or drizzle. The rainfall is expected to increase by 22nd August, accompanied by a dip in temperatures.

IMD forecasts suggest that the coming week will be marked by widespread rainfall activity across all regions, with some states experiencing extremely heavy downpours. Farmers, travelers, and urban residents are advised to stay updated with daily forecasts, as waterlogging, river swelling, and traffic disruptions are likely in flood-prone regions.