India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across multiple regions of the country as monsoon activity intensifies. An active monsoon trough and a strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal are likely to bring heavy to extremely heavy showers to parts of Northwest, East and South India, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Here are the details
Northwest India: Jammu, Punjab & Himachal Pradesh on Alert
An active western disturbance combined with a cyclonic circulation over south Haryana and northeast Rajasthan is likely to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to parts of Jammu, northwest Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan over the coming days.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
Jammu & NW Punjab |
Extremely heavy rainfall |
27 August |
|
Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh |
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall |
27–29 August |
|
East & West Rajasthan |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
29 Aug – 1 Sept |
|
Haryana & Punjab |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27 August |
Thunderstorms with lightning are also expected over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh throughout the week.
East & Central India: Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh Brace for Downpours
The formation of a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal will drive intense rainfall across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and Madhya Pradesh, along with thunderstorm activity in surrounding states.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
South Odisha |
Extremely heavy rainfall |
27 August |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Isolated very heavy rainfall |
27–28 August |
|
Odisha (other parts) |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27 August |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Heavy rainfall likely |
28 Aug – 1 Sept |
|
Jharkhand & Bihar |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
29 Aug – 1 Sept |
Moderate rainfall is likely across most of East and Central India over the next seven days.
West India: Ghat Areas of Maharashtra to Receive Heavy Showers
Heavy rainfall is expected across Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada, with extremely heavy rainfall forecast for the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on 27 and 28 August.
|
Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27 Aug – 1 Sept |
|
Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra |
Very heavy rainfall |
27–28 August |
|
Marathwada |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
28 August |
Northeast India: Persistent Rainfall for the Entire Week
IMD has predicted widespread rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. While the intensity will mostly be moderate, heavy rainfall may occur at isolated locations.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
Assam & Meghalaya |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27–31 August |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27–31 August |
|
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura |
Heavy rainfall at isolated places |
Next 7 days |
South Peninsular India: Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Telangana to See Heavy Showers
A strong weather system will bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with thunderstorms across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
|
State/Region |
Rainfall Intensity |
Dates |
|
North Coastal Andhra Pradesh |
Extremely heavy rainfall |
27 August |
|
Telangana |
Very heavy rainfall |
27 August |
|
Kerala & Mahe |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27–29 August |
|
Coastal & Interior Karnataka |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27–30 August |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Isolated heavy rainfall |
27–29 August |
Delhi-NCR Weather: Cloudy Skies with Light Rain Till 29 August
Delhi NCR will witness cloudy skies and light rainfall with occasional thunderstorms for the next four days. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal, offering some respite from the summer heat.
|
Date |
Weather |
Max Temp (°C) |
Min Temp (°C) |
Rainfall |
|
27 Aug |
Cloudy, light rain |
32–34 |
22–24 |
Light |
|
28 Aug |
Cloudy, light rain |
31–33 |
23–25 |
Light |
|
29 Aug |
Cloudy, light rain |
30–32 |
23–25 |
Light |
Winds will predominantly blow from the southeast with speeds of 12–20 kmph, gradually reducing during night hours.
With an active monsoon trough, low-pressure systems, and cyclonic circulations in place, most parts of India will experience widespread rainfall over the next seven days. Authorities have advised caution in areas forecasted to receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, particularly in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
