Northwestern dry winds hinder monsoon movement, affecting Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

Maharashtra has been severely affected by heavy rains. The rainfall over the past seven days has led to serious difficulties in Mumbai. Meteorologists have warned of possible heavy rain in Mumbai and surrounding areas.

Problems in Pune and Nashik

A major landslide incident occurred in Pune amid continuous heavy rains. In the Maval area, part of the mountain shifted and collapsed onto a house, resulting in the deaths of three family members under the debris. Police, administration, and rescue teams arrived at the scene, and the collapse was cleared after several hours of work. The administration urged residents to remain vigilant in landslide-prone zones and move to safe places if necessary.

In the Nashik district, heavy rains caused many areas of the city to flood. Streets were covered with water, creating significant difficulties for people to move around. Severe flooding is also observed in the area of the Shri Trimbakeshwar temple. Streets and low-lying areas around the temple are flooded. The administration advised residents to remain vigilant.

Impact on Transport and Infrastructure

Due to flooding, it has become difficult for people in many parts of the city to leave their homes. Both land and rail transport have been severely affected. Trees fell in several places due to heavy rain and stormy winds. According to the BMC, the transport system has been disrupted due to the fall of over 500 trees in the last 24 hours.

Overall Situation and Forecasts

Life in Mumbai has been seriously disrupted due to constant heavy rains and hurricane-force winds. The death toll from this natural disaster has reached thirteen in the last four days. In addition to rain problems, warnings have been issued across various districts of Maharashtra regarding strong winds combined with heavy precipitation. Meteorologists predict heavy rain in Mumbai and its surroundings on July 7.

The South Monsoon continues to advance across various regions of the country, and its full activation is expected in northwestern India in the coming days. Consequently, a warning has been issued for heavy and very heavy rainfall, as well as storms.

Current Monsoon Status

According to IMD, the monsoon has reached the northern part of the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, the rest of Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan and Haryana. Over the next four to five days, it may spread to Punjab, remaining parts of Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Forecasts for North India

Furthermore, there is a possibility of intensification of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, which will lead to increased rainfall. In North India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, widespread rain is forecasted from July 3rd to 9th. Intermittent rains are expected in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, while some areas are warned of thunderstorms and winds up to 60–70 km/h. Dust storms and squalls are also predicted in Western Rajasthan.

Situation in Central and East India

In Central India, in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Vidarbha region, continuous rainfall is expected to continue. Some areas may face heavy, very heavy, or even extremely heavy precipitation. In Eastern India, in Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and parts of West Bengal, heavy rain is forecast. Especially on July 4th, very heavy rains may occur in Odisha and West Bengal, and the risk of storms and lightning strikes will increase.

Weather in Northeast and West

In Northeast India, in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and other states, good rain will continue, with a probability of moderate or heavy rainfall under thunderstorm clouds. In West India, in Gujarat, Konkan-Goa, and several districts of Maharashtra, constant rains are expected over the next week. A warning for extremely heavy rainfall has also been issued in South Gujarat and the Konkan region.

Overall Situation in South India

The monsoon will also remain active in South India, including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Heavy rains and strong winds are possible on the coasts of Karnataka and Kerala. Overall, the monsoon will remain active in most regions of the country over the next week, and the threat of heavy rains, storms, and strong winds persists in many states.

The southwest monsoon is rapidly advancing into the northern regions of the country. On July 1, 2026, the monsoon reached extensive areas, including parts of the Northern Arabian Sea, Daman and Diu in Gujarat, as well as most of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Furthermore, the monsoon has already spread to some areas of Haryana and Punjab.

Weather Forecast for the Coming Days

According to the meteorological department, conditions for the further advancement of the monsoon over the next two days remain extremely favorable. Meteorologists predict that the southwest monsoon may cover the remaining parts of the Northern Arabian Sea, as well as additional areas in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan, leading to increased rainfall in North India.

Active Weather Systems

The meteorological department reported that numerous atmospheric systems are currently active simultaneously, expanding the rain zone across the country. There is a Seasonal Trough extending from Punjab to the Bay of Bengal. Concurrently, cyclonic circulation is activating in the region of the Bay of Bengal and South Bangladesh. This could lead to the formation of a new low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal around July 3, which could potentially intensify rains in Eastern and Central India.

Cyclonic circulation is also observed over Eastern Bihar. An offshore trough from Maharashtra to the coast of North Kerala is active, and another trough extends from Madhya Pradesh to the East Central Arabian Sea. Thanks to all these weather phenomena, a prolonged period of good rainfall is expected in many states of the country in the coming days.

Forecast for July 2

According to SkyMet, moderate to heavy rains are possible in Konkan-Goa, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, some parts of inland Karnataka, South Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh on July 2. Heavy rainfall is also forecast in Telangana, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Northeast India, and Sikkim. Meanwhile, light to moderate rain is expected in the western Himalayan states, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, East Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Light rains may be observed in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Raisalima, and Tamil Nadu.