Weather Update: IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts for Heavy Rainfall Across India – Check State-wise Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded red and orange alerts across various regions of the country as the monsoon intensifies. From the northern hills to the southern coasts, several states are bracing for extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds through the week. Here's a breakdown of the weather alerts and the states affected.

North India Gears Up for Intense Downpours

• Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are expected to witness torrential rainfall, with over 21 cm likely in some areas on July 18–19.
• Uttarakhand is on high alert for very heavy rain on July 18 and from July 20 to 23.
• Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and East UP are forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rain during the same period.
• West UP may also experience intense rainfall on July 18, 20, and 21.

South India Faces Heavy Rain and High Winds

• Kerala is likely to be battered by extremely heavy rainfall from July 18 to 20.
• South Interior Karnataka could see similar conditions on July 18.
• Widespread showers are expected across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Lakshadweep throughout the week.
• Surface winds reaching 40–50 km/h will add to the weather concerns across the region.

Central and Eastern India to Remain Wet and Windy

• Madhya Pradesh is in for a soaking, with extremely heavy rain on July 17 and continued rainfall until July 23.
• West Madhya Pradesh will remain under special alert on July 18.
• Very heavy rainfall is expected across Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Odisha, Bihar, and the Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between July 19 and 23.
• Sikkim is specifically under alert for July 20.

Western Coast and Northeast States Also on Watch

• Konkan and Goa regions are predicted to receive consistent heavy rainfall from July 18 to 23.
• Ghat regions in Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are likely to experience strong showers.
• In the Northeast, moderate to heavy rain is forecast across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Tripura.
• Meghalaya is particularly vulnerable, with very heavy rainfall expected on July 19.

Caution at Sea: Fishermen Warned Against Venturing Out

The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid entering the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal between July 18 and 22 due to rough sea conditions and strong winds. Coastal areas around Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Andaman Sea are all under marine alerts.

As the monsoon system strengthens, people across affected regions are urged to stay alert, follow local advisories, and take necessary precautions. From urban flooding to landslides in hilly areas, the coming days may bring significant weather-related challenges across India.