New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country as the southwest monsoon remains active.
The weather department has forecast widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in regions including Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya and other northeastern states.
Delhi-NCR likely to receive rain, thunderstorms
In the national capital and adjoining areas, Delhi-NCR is expected to witness light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday.
The IMD has predicted that rainfall activity may intensify over the next few days, with isolated areas likely to receive heavy showers from July 27 onwards. Cloudy skies, humidity and temperatures near seasonal averages are expected to continue.
Low-pressure system to drive monsoon activity
According to the weather department, active monsoon conditions are being influenced by a low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh.
The system, along with an active monsoon trough and multiple cyclonic circulations, is likely to maintain widespread rainfall over northwest, central, western and northeastern parts of India.
Heavy rain warning for Gujarat, Rajasthan and other states
Gujarat is expected to witness the most intense rainfall activity, with some areas likely to receive extremely heavy showers. The IMD has warned of possible waterlogging, localised flooding and disruptions in vulnerable areas.
Rajasthan, including Jaipur and several eastern districts, is also likely to receive heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy spells. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected in several parts of the state.
The IMD has also issued rainfall warnings for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with gusty winds reaching up to 85 kmph in some areas.
Authorities warn of waterlogging and landslide risks
The weather department has cautioned that continuous rainfall may lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic disruptions and local flooding.
Hilly regions may face the risk of landslides, while strong winds in eastern parts of the country could result in tree uprooting and disruptions to transport and power supply.
Authorities have advised residents to remain alert and follow weather updates as monsoon activity continues.