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Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Bihar, Northeast and Southern States

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala, with thunderstorms likely in many areas. Delhi-NCR is expected to experience cloudy skies and light to moderate showers.

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Delhi is expected to have generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain until August 27th. (Photo Source: Canva)
Delhi is expected to have generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain until August 27th. (Photo Source: Canva)

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall across several regions due to active monsoon systems. A low-pressure area located over northeast Madhya Pradesh, along with cyclonic circulations over Punjab and northwest Madhya Pradesh, as well as a new system developing over the northwest Bay of Bengal, are expected to bring intense weather conditions. Here are the details:

Northwest India: Heavy Rains Continue

IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan, with heavy to very heavy showers likely in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh in upcoming days. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected over the western Himalayan region for the next seven days.

Date

Region

Forecast

25 Aug

East Rajasthan

Extremely heavy rain

25–30 Aug

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh

Isolated heavy rain

25–26 & 29–30 Aug

Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

Heavy rain

25, 29, 30 Aug

Uttar Pradesh

Heavy rain

25 Aug

Jammu & Kashmir

Very heavy rain

East & Central India: Low-Pressure Area Intensifies Showers

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal over the next week. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will receive intermittent heavy showers on multiple days.

Date

State

Rainfall Forecast

25–30 Aug

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Heavy rain till 30th

25–26 Aug

Odisha

Heavy to very heavy rain

25 & 30 Aug

Bihar

Heavy rain

25, 28, 29 Aug

Jharkhand

Heavy rain

25, 29, 30 Aug

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim

Heavy rain

West India: Gujarat & Konkan Brace for Heavy Showers

The IMD has predicted a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall over Gujarat during the next seven days. Konkan & Goa will witness very heavy rainfall on 28th August, while Madhya Maharashtra is likely to get significant showers between 27th–30th August.

Date

Region

Rainfall Activity

25–30 Aug

Gujarat State

Heavy to very heavy rain

25–30 Aug

Konkan & Goa

Heavy rain; very heavy on 28th

27–30 Aug

Madhya Maharashtra

Heavy rain

 

Northeast India: Wet Conditions to Continue

IMD predicts sustained rainfall activity across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and northeastern states through the week.

Date

State

Forecast Period

25–30 Aug

Assam & Meghalaya

Heavy rain throughout the week

25, 28–30 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh

Heavy rain

25–29 Aug

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura

Heavy rain

South Peninsular India: Strong Winds and Showers Ahead

Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, Interior Karnataka, Telangana, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to see heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the coming days, with very heavy rainfall predicted for Coastal Karnataka between 27th–29th August.

Date

Region

Rainfall & Wind Forecast

26–29 Aug

Kerala & Mahe

Heavy rain

26–30 Aug

Coastal Karnataka

Heavy rain; very heavy 27–29 Aug

27–29 Aug

Interior Karnataka

Heavy rain

27–28 Aug

Telangana

Heavy rain

25–26 Aug

Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam

Heavy rain

Next 3 Days

Entire Region

Winds 40–50 kmph

Delhi/NCR: Cloudy, Rainy & Pleasant

Delhi will experience generally cloudy skies and intermittent light to moderate rain until 27th August. Temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal, providing relief from humid conditions.

Date

Forecast

Max Temp (°C)

Min Temp (°C)

25 Aug

Cloudy, light to moderate rain

30–32

21–23

26 Aug

Cloudy, light rain

31–33

21–23

27 Aug

Cloudy, light rain

32–34

22–24

 

The combination of multiple monsoon systems is expected to result in widespread rainfall across India, with certain regions like East Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and parts of the Northeast likely to receive very heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to stay alert, especially in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas, and follow local weather advisories.

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