Heavy Rain Alert Across 15 States; IMD Issues Thunderstorm Warning Till July 11
India's monsoon has gathered fresh momentum, bringing widespread rainfall to several regions and prompting weather alerts across large parts of the country. Heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to continue over the next few days, with several states likely to witness intense weather conditions. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as rainfall activity is expected to stay active until at least 11 July.
A low-pressure system over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal regions has strengthened rainfall activity across eastern and central India. As a result, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in several locations, while isolated areas could receive exceptionally intense downpours.
The districts under Red Alert include Raipur, Durg, Baloda Bazar, Rajnandgaon, Bemetara, Mahasamund, Balod, Dhamtari, Gariaband and Sarangarh-Bilaigarh. Residents have been advised to stay alert as continuous rain could lead to waterlogging, disruption of transport and localised flooding.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Madhya Maharashtra during 5 and 6 July. Odisha is likely to receive intense rainfall on 5 July, while Konkan, Goa and parts of Gujarat may continue to witness heavy showers between 5 and 7 July.
The weather is also expected to bring temporary relief from high temperatures, although humidity may remain high. The maximum temperature is forecast to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain close to 29 degrees Celsius.
Residents have also been advised to prepare for short periods of strong winds accompanying thunderstorms, which may affect traffic movement during peak hours.
Meanwhile, lighter showers are expected in Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Madhepura, Katihar, Purnia, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj. Strong winds may accompany rainfall in several districts, increasing the possibility of localised disruptions.
A low-pressure system over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal regions has strengthened rainfall activity across eastern and central India. As a result, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in several locations, while isolated areas could receive exceptionally intense downpours.
Chhattisgarh Faces Highest-Level Rainfall Warning
Among the worst-affected regions, Chhattisgarh has been placed under multiple weather alerts, including Red, Orange and Yellow warnings for different districts. The highest alert has been issued for 10 districts where extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours.The districts under Red Alert include Raipur, Durg, Baloda Bazar, Rajnandgaon, Bemetara, Mahasamund, Balod, Dhamtari, Gariaband and Sarangarh-Bilaigarh. Residents have been advised to stay alert as continuous rain could lead to waterlogging, disruption of transport and localised flooding.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Madhya Maharashtra during 5 and 6 July. Odisha is likely to receive intense rainfall on 5 July, while Konkan, Goa and parts of Gujarat may continue to witness heavy showers between 5 and 7 July.
Delhi-NCR To Receive Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms
The national capital is likely to experience another spell of wet weather as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for 6 July. Several parts of Delhi, including Greater Kailash, Mukherjee Nagar, Model Town, Azadpur, Sadar Bazar and Kashmere Gate, are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall.The weather is also expected to bring temporary relief from high temperatures, although humidity may remain high. The maximum temperature is forecast to hover around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to remain close to 29 degrees Celsius.
Residents have also been advised to prepare for short periods of strong winds accompanying thunderstorms, which may affect traffic movement during peak hours.
Bihar Braces For Heavy Downpours And Gusty Winds
Bihar is also expected to witness widespread rainfall on 6 July, with heavy rain forecast for several districts. Areas including Gaya, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Jehanabad, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Banka, Jamui, Lakhisarai and Arwal are likely to receive significant rainfall.Meanwhile, lighter showers are expected in Patna, Buxar, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Madhepura, Katihar, Purnia, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj. Strong winds may accompany rainfall in several districts, increasing the possibility of localised disruptions.
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