New Delhi: The monsoon is expected to remain active across several parts of India in the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in multiple states. Some regions are also facing higher-level weather warnings because of the possibility of intense downpours, flooding, waterlogging and landslides.
The latest IMD forecasts indicate that rainfall activity will remain particularly significant over parts of North India, the Western Himalayas, East and Northeast India and some southern regions. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to closely follow local weather updates and official warnings.
Delhi-NCR Is at Risk for Waterlogging and Heavy Rain
On August 7, Delhi-NCR had torrential rainfall that resulted in extensive waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad. The evening commute was also impacted by the rain, as a number of routes became challenging to drive on.
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh to See Heavy Rain
One area that still needs special attention is the Western Himalayan region. According to the IMD’s most recent forecast for Uttarakhand, isolated areas in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Chamoli are likely to have heavy to very heavy rainfall, while thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may also occur in a number of other districts.
Rainfall is also predicted for Himachal Pradesh; on August 10 and 11, the IMD warned of isolated heavy to very heavy rain over portions of the mid-hills and nearby low hills and plains.
Particularly in sensitive places, heavy rain in hilly areas can raise the risk of landslides, flash floods, road closures, and traffic disruptions.
East and Northeast India Under Rain Watch
It is anticipated that the country’s eastern and northeastern regions would continue to be active throughout the current monsoon season. East and Northeast India may have isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with some regions perhaps experiencing exceptionally severe rainfall, according to an IMD press release.
States and regions including Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand could experience spells of heavy rain during different periods.
What Residents Should Do
People living in areas under heavy-rain warnings should avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall, stay away from flooded roads and streams, and follow advisories issued by local authorities.
The IMD regularly updates its district and state-level warnings, so residents should rely on the latest official forecast rather than forecasts several weeks in advance.