The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a detailed weather forecast for the coming week, anticipating widespread rainfall across various parts of India. The department has also issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in numerous states and union territories.
Rainfall is expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East and West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan between July 16 and 21. Very heavy rainfall is anticipated in Jammu and Kashmir and East Rajasthan on July 16, Uttarakhand on July 17, 20 and 21, and East Uttar Pradesh on July 16-17.
Strong monsoon activity is expected in East and Central India. Heavy rainfall is probable in isolated locations across Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. Western Madhya Pradesh may experience very heavy rainfall on July 18, and East Madhya Pradesh on July 16-17.
West India is under a warning for torrential rains in the Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra valley areas on July 20 and 21. Parts of Gujarat may also receive heavy rainfall on July 16.
Northeast India is anticipated to experience light to moderate rainfall throughout the week. Heavy rainfall is possible in some areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura between July 19 and 21.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall until July 21. Strong winds, with speeds ranging from 40 to 50 kmph, are also likely in this region. Hot and humid weather is expected to persist over Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema on July 16.