Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alerts for Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan & Other States

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert, predicting intense monsoonal activity across large parts of the country. A depression has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to move westward, bringing widespread rainfall. This includes the possibility of isolated heavy to extremely heavy showers in several regions. Weather systems are triggering rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, impacting areas from the plains of Central India to the coastal belts of the South and the hills of the North in the coming days. Here are the details

East and Central India Braces for Heavy Showers

A well-marked low-pressure system has intensified into a depression and is moving across Gangetic West Bengal, North Odisha, and Jharkhand. Under its influence, widespread rainfall, including extremely heavy downpours, is expected in these states and nearby areas like Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and Madhya Pradesh.

South India to Experience Strong Winds and Intense Rain

The offshore trough along the Maharashtra-Kerala coast and associated cyclonic circulation is driving heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka and Kerala. Southern states including Tamil Nadu and Telangana are also expected to see significant rainfall coupled with strong surface winds.

Heavy Rains to Lash West India, Including Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat

Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra are set to receive extremely heavy rainfall on July 25–26. The IMD has also warned of intense rain spells over Gujarat, Marathwada, and the Saurashtra & Kutch regions in the coming days.

Northwest India: From Rajasthan to Uttarakhand, Rain to Persist

Several systems including a western disturbance over Jammu & Kashmir and a trough from Haryana are influencing rain patterns across Northwest India. The IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan on July 27 and widespread heavy rainfall in UP, Himachal, and Uttarakhand during this period.

Northeast India: Moderate Showers with Localised Intensity

Northeast India will witness light to moderate rainfall in most parts. However, isolated very heavy rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura, especially around July 26–27.

Delhi/NCR Forecast: Cloudy Days Ahead with Mild Rainfall

Delhi is likely to see light rain and thunderstorms through July 28. Daytime temperatures will slightly dip from 38°C to 31°C by the end of the week, offering some relief from the current heat spell.

As active monsoon conditions return, IMD has issued warnings urging heightened preparedness in various regions. Citizens, particularly those in flood-prone or hilly areas, should stay informed through official weather bulletins, avoid unnecessary travel, and adhere to advisories issued by local authorities.