Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of heavy rainfall and winds in 19 Indian states

The monsoon is fully active in various parts of the country. The Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate to heavy rains in several states of North, Central, East, Northeast, West, and South India on Tuesday. Very heavy rains, thunderstorms, squalls, and strong winds are expected in some areas.

According to the IMD, the monsoon trough line has shifted south of its usual position and intensified, leading to the possibility of heavy rainfall in many regions of the country. The southward shift of the trough line strengthens the monsoon winds, increasing precipitation in coastal and central areas.

Furthermore, a low-pressure area formed in central Madhya Pradesh and surrounding areas is affecting the weather in Central India. There is also a possibility that cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal may transform into a low-pressure area around August 12, which will lead to continued rains in eastern and central India in the coming days.

According to the meteorological department, rain is possible in several places in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on August 11, with heavy rain forecasted in some areas. Sudden heavy downpours with thunderstorms are expected during the day. Cloudiness will persist in Delhi-NCR in the coming days, with numerous periods of light and moderate rain possible. Continuous periodic rain is also expected in the capital in the coming days, although despite the precipitation, temperature and humidity may remain high.

According to the Lucknow center, the monsoon will be active in many parts of Uttar Pradesh on August 11. There is a high probability of thunderstorms in some places in western Uttar Pradesh, and thunderstorms are also possible in eastern Uttar Pradesh. However, the impact of the rainfall in the state will be uneven. The Meteorological Department noted that the districts of western Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand are more sensitive to heavy rains, while other parts are expected to receive moderate to normal rainfall.

Extensive rains are expected in Uttarakhand on August 11, with heavy precipitation in some places. There is a threat of heavy or very heavy rains in areas such as Dehradun, Bageshwar, Nainital, and Haridwar. Rains in the state are forecast to continue until August 16. In Himachal Pradesh, heavy or very heavy rain is possible in some places on August 11. The weather in the state is expected to be humid until August 15, and after August 12, the activity of heavy rains may increase. Monsoon phenomena may also persist in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and surrounding areas for the next few days.

The Meteorological Department has called for special vigilance regarding the eastern districts of Rajasthan. A warning for heavy, very heavy, and extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for various districts in eastern Rajasthan on August 11. In some parts of the state, rains may continue until August 13. Meanwhile, weather conditions are expected to improve in western Rajasthan from August 14.

The low-pressure area over northern Madhya Pradesh is the main cause of rains in Central India. Rain, including heavy rain, is expected in several places in western Madhya Pradesh on August 11. Prolonged periods of heavy rainfall are also expected in eastern Madhya Pradesh. There is a risk of thunderstorms and lightning with heavy downpours in Chhattisgarh. After August 12, the activity of heavy rains in the state may intensify. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy, very heavy, and severe rains in several areas of Central India.

The pace of the monsoon season in the country remains slower than normal, with a recorded decrease in precipitation of 12 percent so far. Nevertheless, the morning in Delhi-NCR began with drizzling rain typical of the Sawan season. The Meteorological Department forecasts that intense rains will continue for the next week in many regions, especially in the northeastern, eastern, and some southern parts of the country.

The Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring the situation in several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Telangana. IMD has issued warnings for heavy and very heavy rainfall for 50 districts in the eastern and western parts of the capital, Uttar Pradesh, starting from Wednesday until Friday. A warning for strong winds up to 40 kilometers per hour and thunderstorms has also been issued in about 36 districts.

According to IMD data, heavy or very heavy rains may be observed in the northeastern and adjacent eastern districts over the next two days. It is predicted that heavy rain will continue in several places for another five days. On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive 21 centimeters or more of rainfall. From August 5 to 10, extensive rains are forecast in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Additionally, good and very heavy rains may occur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the Gangetic plains of West Bengal, in Odisha, as well as in the foothills of the Himalayas in West Bengal and Sikkim. Heavy rains are expected in Jharkhand from August 5 to 8 and on August 10, while in Bihar, on August 5 and 6. Heavy precipitation is also possible in several locations in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and inland South Karnataka over the next three days.

Given the heavy rainfall, IMD has issued a low to moderate flash flood warning for the next 24 hours for the northeastern districts, the foothills of West Bengal, Sikkim, and some parts of the Western Himalayas. All districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Sikkim are on high alert. Many districts of Assam and Meghalaya, including Kokrajhar, Bongigaon, Dubri, Kamrup Raman, Daring, Nagaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, as well as Hasi, Garo, and Jaintia Hills, are also included in the warning zone. In Manipur, the districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Thoubal, Chandel, and Churachandpur have been warned, and in Nagaland, Kohima, Dimapur, Phak, Tuensang, Wokha, Mokokchung, Longleng, and Mon.

Furthermore, the risk of flash floods is also predicted for some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand. Warnings have been issued for the districts of Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh; Doda, Kathua, and Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir; and Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Champawat, and Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand. The Meteorological Department has urged people to exercise extra caution in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams, and in landslide-prone zones, and to monitor local weather updates.