Prediction: Inclement Weather Approaching: Depressed Atmosphere over Bay of Bengal Causes Hefty Rainfall in Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and North India - Complete Forecast Review
India Braces for Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms from July 24 to July 29
India is forecasted to experience significant heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from July 24 to July 29, 2025. The monsoon trough's position during this period supports this increased rainfall activity in northern and central India.
Northwest India and Western Himalayas
Rain activity will increase, especially in the western Himalayan region. Jammu & Kashmir is expected to experience very heavy rainfall at isolated places from July 27–29, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Himachal Pradesh will experience isolated heavy rainfall from July 26-30. Punjab and Haryana are forecasted to have isolated heavy rainfall on July 24 and 28. East Rajasthan is expected to experience very heavy rainfall at isolated places on July 27–28, while West Rajasthan will have isolated heavy rainfall from July 27–29. East Uttar Pradesh is forecasted to have heavy rainfall from July 25–28, and West Uttar Pradesh is predicted to have isolated heavy rainfall from July 26–29.
Northeast India
Daily rainfall with thunderstorms is expected to continue steadily. Arunachal Pradesh will experience light to moderate rainfall throughout July 24–29. Assam and Meghalaya are anticipated to have isolated heavy rainfall every day from July 24–29. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will have thunderstorms with light rain daily from July 24–29.
Delhi-NCR
Cloudy skies with light rain offering temporary relief from heat during this period.
Central India and Adjacent Regions
By July 29, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast over East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with isolated extremely heavy falls in West Madhya Pradesh on July 29. Continued heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya during this period and beyond, with increasing activity from August 1. A decrease in rainfall is expected over the southern peninsula and central India starting around August 1.
Additional Noteworthy Points
Thunderstorms and lightning accompany the rainfall, especially across the Himalayan foothills and northeastern states. The low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal, a remnant of Cyclone WIPHA, is expected to travel west-northwestward and impact Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and adjoining areas.
Southern India
Extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places is forecasted in Coastal Karnataka on July 25, Konkan & Goa on July 25, and Odisha on July 25. Heavy rainfall at isolated places is forecasted in Marathwada from July 25-26, South Interior Karnataka from July 25-29, and Telangana on July 25. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted in Kerala & Mahe from July 25-29, and Madhya Maharashtra (Ghats) from July 25-30.
Other Regions
Heavy rainfall at isolated places is forecasted in Uttarakhand from July 25-30, Saurashtra & Kutch from July 26-29, and Sub-Himalayan WB & Sikkim from July 25-27. West Uttar Pradesh is forecasted to have very heavy rainfall at isolated places on July 28, and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations is forecasted in Chhattisgarh on July 25-26. Jammu & Kashmir is predicted to have isolated heavy rainfall on July 29-30.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing weather situation.
*In the coming days, the Himalayan regions and Northwest India, such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan, are expected to face increased rain activity, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms as part of the weather forecast.
*The northern and central regions of India, including Northeast India, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of West Uttar Pradesh, are anticipated to undergo heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms according to the weather-forecasting reports, with the activity extending beyond July 29.
