The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted continued heavy rainfall across several states in India, triggered by an active monsoon trough and a low-pressure area currently moving west-northwestwards from Gangetic West Bengal across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh. This has resulted in waterlogging, school closures, and widespread disruptions in affected regions.
In Nagpur, relentless rainfall caused severe waterlogging in multiple localities, prompting District Collector Vipin Itankar to announce the closure of all schools and colleges across the district on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Ayodhya also witnessed intense rainfall in the early hours, further underlining the widespread impact of the current weather system.
The IMD has placed multiple states under an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall. For July 9, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat, and Telangana are under high alert. The warning continues for several of these states in the coming days, with Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh facing continuous alerts through July 12.
Rainfall Forecast Breakdown
East & Central India:
- Madhya Pradesh is expected to see persistent heavy rain from July 9 to 14, with very heavy rainfall anticipated between July 9 and 11.
- Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh will experience significant rainfall on July 9 and 10.
- West Bengal and Jharkhand are also expected to receive heavy rainfall on July 9, while Odisha is forecasted to see heavy showers on July 9, 13, and 14.
- Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are likely across the region throughout the week.
Northwest India:
- Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will face heavy rains through July 14.
- Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad will experience heavy rainfall till July 10.
- Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh will receive heavy rains between July 9 and 11.
- East Rajasthan is expected to face very heavy downpours on July 11 and 12, while West Rajasthan will be affected from July 12 onwards.
West India:
- Heavy rainfall has been forecasted over Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra on July 9 and 10.
- Saurashtra and Kutch will see intense rains on July 12 and 13.
- Gujarat region will face persistent rainfall from July 9 to 14.
Northeast India:
- The region will continue to experience moderate rainfall throughout the week, with Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura likely to receive heavy rainfall from July 9 to 14.
- Arunachal Pradesh will also see heavy rain from July 11 to 14.
South Peninsular India:
- Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe are forecasted to receive heavy rain between July 9 and 14.
- Telangana will be affected on July 9.
- Strong surface winds (40–50 kmph) are expected across the region over the next five days.
Mumbai Weather Outlook
Mumbai, which has already surpassed its average June rainfall, is set to see some relief. The IMD’s heavy rainfall warning for the city ends on July 9. However, a Yellow Alert remains in place for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, while Raigad continues under an Orange Alert.
From July 10 onwards, the city is expected to return to normal monsoon activity with light to moderate showers. No severe weather warnings have been issued for the region beyond this date.
The IMD’s continued alerts underscore the need for preparedness and caution, especially in regions under Orange and Yellow alerts. Residents are advised to follow local advisories and take necessary precautions as widespread rainfall and stormy weather continue to impact various parts of the country.