The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued several weather warnings across the country as the southwest monsoon is very active in some parts of the country.
In the present scenario, western and central India are expected to get heavy rains in the upcoming days, and this will result in a red alert being issued for Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra. Residents are warned that heavy rainfall will lead to flooding, waterlogging, and disruption of daily life.
The IMD said that monsoon activity is likely to remain vigorous in northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India for at least the next three to four days. Many states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Konkan-Goa, and various northeastern states, will receive a lot of rainfall and thunderstorms along with strong winds. Local governments are advised to be prepared for weather-related emergencies, the weather department said.
On the other hand, rainfall activity will decrease slightly in much of southern India. However, some parts of southern India may still see moderate to heavy rainfall, and some parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana may still experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Coastal Karnataka and parts of interior Karnataka are under weather surveillance as heavy downpours may occur locally at times.
The national capital region will also experience unsettled weather conditions. Delhi and the surrounding NCR will remain under cloudy skies. Heavy showers can be seen in some places, with light to moderate rain, heavy showers, and strong winds that are up to 30 to 40 kmph. The rains will help reduce warm and humid conditions in the daytime temperatures of the city.
Uttar Pradesh will also be seeing an increase in rainfall activity. Weather officials expect scattered showers in western Uttar Pradesh and thunderstorms and rain for eastern districts as clouds are forming. After July 26, it is expected to rain in eastern Uttar Pradesh as well. Most parts of the state will remain below normal temperatures with monsoon activity continuing.
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand is expected to persist for several days, raising fears of landslides, falling rocks, and road obstruction in hilly areas. Authorities have urged pilgrims travelling on the Char Dham Yatra routes to closely monitor weather updates before proceeding with their journeys.
The northeastern states are also expected to stay in strong monsoon conditions. Many places such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will see heavy rainfall. The IMD has warned that persistent rainfall could further increase the risk of flash floods and landslides in several districts.
Bihar and Jharkhand are among those eastern states that are most likely to get significant rainfall in the coming days. Heavy showers in northern and central Bihar might be accompanied by lightning and strong winds. In Jharkhand, districts like Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur are likely to get heavy rains and wind speeds between 40 and 50 kmph.
The IMD has also issued a warning for fishermen due to rough sea conditions. Strong winds with speeds of 45-65 kmph are likely over the Arabian Sea along the coasts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Fishermen have been advised not to enter the sea for the next 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
While rainfall activity in southern India might be decreasing during the next week, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and parts of interior Karnataka might experience some heavy rain occasionally. Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema could experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds.
The monsoon is still present in much of the country, and authorities are telling people to keep track of official weather advisories and take all precautions to protect themselves during periods of torrential rain.
