Heavy rainfall continues to affect many parts of India, with states like Assam and Gujarat already facing flood-like conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now issued a heavy rain alert for 22 states, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the next few days.
According to the IMD, wind speeds may reach 50 to 70 kmph in some areas.
The department has also warned of possible landslides, waterlogging, flash floods, and falling trees, especially in vulnerable regions.
Heavy Rain Expected in These States
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
South India
Kerala
Coastal Karnataka
South Interior Karnataka
North India
Rain, thunderstorms and lightning are expected in:
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Haryana
Delhi
East and West Uttar Pradesh
These weather conditions are likely to continue until August 10.
East and Northeast India
Heavy rainfall is also expected in:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Odisha
Gangetic West Bengal
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Nagaland
Manipur
Mizoram
Tripura
Delhi Weather Forecast
Delhi is expected to witness cloudy skies and light rain from August 5 to August 8.
August 5: Maximum 33°C, Minimum 23°C
August 6: Maximum 32°C, Minimum 23°C
August 7: Maximum 32°C, Minimum 23°C
August 8: Slight rise in temperature expected
The IMD has not issued any weather warning for Delhi during this period.
Uttar Pradesh on Alert
Several districts in Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall between August 5 and August 7.
The alert covers districts including:
Lucknow
Kanpur
Prayagraj
Varanasi
Gorakhpur
Ayodhya
Ghaziabad
Noida
Meerut
Agra
Mathura
Saharanpur
Muzaffarnagar
Aligarh
Barabanki
Raebareli
Unnao
Baghpat
Bulandshahr
The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and isolated spells of very heavy rain in both eastern and western parts of the state.
Bihar and Rajasthan Weather Update
Bihar
The state is expected to receive widespread rainfall on August 5 and 6, with a very heavy rainfall warning in some areas on August 5.
Rajasthan
Rain is expected in eastern Rajasthan on August 5, while western Rajasthan may receive rain from August 7 to 9. Very heavy rainfall is likely in eastern Rajasthan between August 7 and 8.
Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand Face Heavy Rain Risk
Himachal Pradesh
Heavy rain is expected across most districts from August 5 to 10, including Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Chamba. Strong winds are also likely.
Punjab
Several districts, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Mohali, Bathinda and Jalandhar, may receive heavy rainfall on August 5, along with thunderstorms.
Uttarakhand
The IMD has issued a heavy rain warning for August 5 to 10.
Districts such as Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh and Uttarkashi may experience very heavy rainfall. The department has also warned of possible flash floods in several hilly districts.
Temperature in Major Cities on August 5
| City | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 32°C | 27°C |
| Mumbai | 29°C | 27°C |
| Chennai | 35°C | 28°C |
| Kolkata | 31°C | 27°C |
| Lucknow | 30°C | 27°C |
| Patna | 30°C | 27°C |
| Ranchi | 28°C | 23°C |
| Bhopal | 31°C | 25°C |
| Jaipur | 33°C | 27°C |
| Shimla | 24°C | 19°C |
| Nainital | 23°C | 21°C |
The IMD has advised people living in flood-prone and hilly areas to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, and follow updates issued by local authorities.
