Forecast Predicts Hefty Rainfall in Uttarakhand, Assam, Telangana, West Bengal, and Various Regions Within India
India Weather Forecast: Scattered Heavy Rainfall Across the Country from August 12 to 17
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather forecast for the period August 12 to 17, 2025, predicting scattered heavy rainfall across various regions of India.
Northwest India (including Himalayan states like Uttarakhand) is expected to have scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly in the Himalayan regions. Residents are advised to stay alert for possible waterlogging and landslides.
Northeast India (including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) is experiencing persistent monsoon activity with likely continuous rain and an increase in intensity expected around early August. Though specific forecasts for August 12-17 are not detailed, the trend indicates ongoing moderate to heavy rainfall.
South Peninsular India (including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana) is forecasted to experience isolated to scattered heavy rainfall during this period. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal and adjacent seas due to potential weather conditions.
East & Central India (including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh) is forecasted for heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places between August 12 and 17. Given continuous monsoon activity, East and Central India is likely to experience moderate to heavy rains during this period.
West India (including Maharashtra and Gujarat) is forecasted for heavy rainfall, with heavy showers in Ghat regions and other locations during early to mid-August.
Delhi/NCR is predicted to have partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies with spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers through August 12-16. Maximum temperatures will hover around 31-36°C, while minimums may drop slightly below normal, especially towards the end of this period. By August 17, light rain or thunderstorms are likely with near-normal temperatures around 32-34°C.
Additional forecasts include: - Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh will see heavy showers with thunderstorm activity. - Konkan & Goa: Isolated very heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan & Goa and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra around August 16-17. - Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will have scattered showers through August 15. - Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Isolated heavy rainfall is expected on August 12. - East Rajasthan will have isolated heavy rainfall from August 15 to 17. - Marathwada: Isolated heavy rainfall is expected on August 15. - Uttarakhand is expected to witness extremely heavy rainfall on August 12 and 13. - Residents in Delhi/NCR can expect occasional light showers and thundershowers, especially during evening and night hours. - Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall on August 12.
In summary, from August 12 to 17, 2025, IMD predicted scattered to heavy rainfall with regional intensity variations, active monsoon conditions over Northwest Himalayan states, Northeast India, South Peninsula, and parts of Central and West India, while Delhi/NCR experienced intermittent showers with mild temperature relief.
Residents are advised to stay alert and follow weather updates from the India Meteorological Department.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall for Northwest India from August 12 to 17, 2025, while South Peninsular India is predicted to experience isolated to scattered heavy rainfall during the same period. Weather-forecasting for other regions suggests active monsoon conditions over Northwest Himalayan states, Northeast India, South Peninsula, and parts of Central and West India, with specific variations in intensity.
