Severe Rainfall Predicted in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, the Northeast, and Delhi-NCR - View Comprehensive Weather Updates Now
Delhi-NCR is set to experience warm weather in the coming days, with maximum temperatures of 33-35°C and light southeastern winds of less than 15 kmph on August 1, and 8-10 kmph on August 2, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
However, other parts of the country are bracing for significant rainfall and potential flooding. As of August 3, heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls is continuing over the Northeast and adjoining East India, including Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast specifically for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Meghalaya on August 3.
In addition, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu and Kerala for the next 5 days, with extremely heavy falls expected on August 5. Central and north Peninsular India, on the other hand, are expected to see subdued rainfall for the next 4-5 days.
Regarding alerts, the IMD has issued red (take action) and orange warnings for several regions. For instance, there is a red alert in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim for extremely heavy rainfall on August 3. In Uttar Pradesh, red and orange alerts have been issued for multiple districts, especially in East UP, where heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected, continuing the active monsoon pattern with isolated very heavy showers reported recently.
Here is a summary by region:
- Northeast India (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh): Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy falls continuing; red alerts in effect.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim: Extremely heavy rainfall on August 3 with red warnings.
- Tamil Nadu and Kerala: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected for 5 days, extremely heavy falls on August 5 imminent.
- Central and north Peninsular India: Subdued rainfall expected for 4-5 days.
- Uttar Pradesh: Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall continuing with red and orange alerts issued for multiple districts.
The IMD advises people to stay alert, especially in flood-prone and hilly areas during the widespread rainfall expected in many parts of the country. The department has issued a nationwide weather alert.
In other parts of the country, East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh have reported extremely heavy rainfall. South Peninsular India, particularly coastal AP and Telangana, is expected to have light to moderate rain and strong winds for the next 7 days. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura are forecasted to have moderate to heavy rain from July 30 to August 5.
Punjab & Haryana are expected to have isolated heavy rainfall from August 3 - 5. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal are experiencing widespread heavy showers. Several eastern and central states, including West Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, are under alert with a possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
Multiple weather systems, including a cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and a western disturbance over Punjab, are expected to bring intense rainfall to northwest India. Madhya Maharashtra (Ghat areas) is expected to have isolated heavy rainfall on July 31.
Delhi-NCR is expected to experience light to moderate rain spells from July 30 to August 2, accompanied by thunderstorms. South Peninsular India, particularly Kerala & Mahe, is expected to have isolated heavy rainfall from August 3 - 5. Assam & Meghalaya are likely to have thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall from July 30 to August 5. South Interior Karnataka is forecasted to have isolated heavy rainfall on July 30.
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and West Uttar Pradesh are expected to have heavy to very heavy rainfall from July 31 to August 5. Rainfall activity continues over western India, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in the Konkan region on July 31. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to experience thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall from July 30 to August 5.
Delhi-NCR is set to have a maximum temperature of 30-32°C with SE winds of 8-15 kmph on July 31. Tamil Nadu is expected to have isolated heavy rainfall from August 2 - 5.
The weather forecast for Delhi-NCR is predicting warm weather, but other regions are preparing for significant rainfall. The IMD has issued red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall in Assam, Meghalaya, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
