The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an intense monsoon phase across multiple regions, driven by a low-pressure system over southwest Gangetic West Bengal. This system, combined with troughs and cyclonic circulations, will bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Central, East, Northwest, and West Coast areas of India. Isolated regions in East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, and interior Odisha may see extremely heavy downpours. Below is a detailed overview of the weather forecast.
Intense Monsoon Activity in Central and East India
A low-pressure system moving from West Bengal toward Chhattisgarh is causing widespread heavy rainfall in East and Central India. Very heavy rain has already affected parts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, with thunderstorms and gusty winds reported across southern, central, and northern regions.
1.Rainfall Forecast for East and Central India:
East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Odisha (July 8): Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) in isolated areas.
Madhya Pradesh (July 8–13): Heavy to very heavy rain, with intense spells until July 10.
Jharkhand, Odisha (July 8): Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim (July 8, 9, 12, 13): Isolated heavy rainfall.
Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand (July 8): Very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 40 kmph are expected, particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand.
2.Northwest India to See Heavy Showers
Northwest India, including hilly states and adjacent plains, will experience significant monsoon activity. Uttarakhand and East Rajasthan are set for heavy to very heavy rain, with other areas like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir also on alert.
Rainfall Forecast for Northwest India:
Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan (July 8–10): Very heavy rainfall.
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh (July 8): Heavy rainfall.
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir (July 8–10): Isolated heavy rainfall.
East & West Uttar Pradesh (July 8–10): Isolated heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms and lightning are likely across both hilly and plain areas.
3.West Coast and Gujarat Brace for Heavy Rain
An active offshore trough is driving heavy rainfall along the West Coast, affecting Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Rainfall Forecast for West Coast and Gujarat:
Konkan, Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra (July 8–13): Heavy to very heavy rainfall daily.
Gujarat (July 8–9): Heavy rainfall; Saurashtra & Kutch (July 12–13).
Marathwada (July 8–9): Heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms and winds up to 40 kmph are expected throughout the week.
4.Northeast India to See Sustained Rainfall
Northeast India will experience continuous rainfall with isolated heavy spells across several states.
Rainfall Forecast for Northeast India:
Assam, Meghalaya (July 8–13): Isolated heavy rainfall; very heavy in Meghalaya on July 8.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura (July 8–13): Isolated heavy rainfall.
Arunachal Pradesh (July 11–13): Isolated heavy rainfall. Residents should remain cautious due to persistent rainfall, though no extreme weather warnings are in place.
5.South India to Face Rainfall and Strong Winds
Southern India will see rainfall, particularly in coastal areas, accompanied by strong surface winds up to 50 kmph for the next five days.
Rainfall and Wind Forecast for South India:
Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe (July 8–13): Isolated heavy rainfall.
Telangana (July 8–9): Heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal (July 8–9): Hot and humid weather.
Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema: Scattered thunderstorms with light to moderate rain. These conditions may offer brief relief from heat while increasing humidity.
6.Delhi/NCR Weather Outlook
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) will see cloudy skies, consistent showers, and cooler temperatures through July 10, with thunderstorms and lightning expected.
Delhi Weather Forecast:
July 8: Max 32–34°C, Min 23–25°C, thunderstorms with rain, winds SW < 15 kmph (morning), NW < 20 kmph (evening).
July 9: Max 31–33°C, Min 24–26°C, rain with thunderstorms, winds NE < 10 kmph (morning), E < 20 kmph (afternoon).
July 10: Max 32–34°C, Min 24–26°C, very light to light rain, winds SE < 15 kmph (morning), E < 10 kmph (night). Temperatures will remain 2–6°C below seasonal averages, offering relief from typical July heat.
Residents in flood-prone and lightning-prone areas should stay vigilant and monitor local weather updates for safety.
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