IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Across India; Coastal Karnataka, Odisha, Uttarakhand on Alert

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country as multiple weather systems continue to influence monsoon activity. A well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal, along with associated cyclonic circulations, is expected to bring significant rainfall over the coming week. In addition, a Western Disturbance over north Pakistan and cyclonic circulations over south Punjab and central Madhya Pradesh are contributing to widespread rain across several regions. Here are the details:

East & Central India: Heavy Showers Ahead

Under the influence of the low-pressure area, eastern and central states are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall with isolated very heavy spells in the coming days.

Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is expected across these states for the next week.

South Peninsular India: Extremely Heavy Rainfall for Coastal Karnataka & Telangana

IMD has issued a warning for extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Coastal Karnataka and Telangana. Several other regions in South India are also set to receive heavy rainfall over the next few days.

Thunderstorms and lightning are likely to accompany showers in these regions, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next 2–3 days.

West India: Konkan & Goa on High Alert

West India will continue to witness active monsoon conditions with heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted, especially over Konkan and Goa.

Northwest India: Persistent Rainfall in Hilly States

Hilly states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir will see heavy rainfall spells over the next week. Isolated very heavy rainfall is likely in Uttarakhand on August 28–29 and again on September 1–2.

Northeast India: Rain to Continue

Northeastern states are likely to receive consistent rainfall, with heavy rainfall expected over Arunachal Pradesh from August 28–30, while Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will experience wet conditions throughout the week.

Delhi-NCR: Cloudy Skies & Light Rain Spells

Delhi-NCR is set to experience generally cloudy skies with spells of light rain or thundershowers over the next four days, accompanied by lower-than-normal temperatures.

The ongoing monsoon activity is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to several states, helping replenish water reserves and aiding agricultural activities. IMD has urged people in areas with heavy rainfall warnings to remain vigilant and follow local advisories to mitigate risks of waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides.