Rainfall is expected to remain widespread across several parts of India over the coming days, with heavy showers likely in parts of north, central, east, northeast and western India, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Several states are also likely to experience thunderstorms and lightning, while isolated areas may receive very heavy rainfall. The weather system is expected to keep monsoon activity strong across much of the country.
Weather across India
Rainfall activity is likely to increase over the western Himalayan region, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Other parts of northwest India may receive scattered showers.
Central and east India are likely to remain wet, with Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh expected to receive widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall has also been forecast in parts of Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar.
The Northeast is expected to see widespread rainfall, particularly across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Other northeastern states are also likely to receive showers, with heavy rain possible in several areas.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning expected in parts of the region.
Heavy rainfall is expected across several parts of the southern peninsula. Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu may receive scattered rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The IMD has also warned of strong winds over parts of the southern coast. Fishermen have been advised to remain cautious as squally winds are expected over the Andaman Sea.
Delhi weather forecast
According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, the national capital is likely to remain dry for two days, followed by spells of light rain in the coming days.
The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 27 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
There will be no significant change in the maximum temperature during the next two days. However, it is expected to fall by 3-4 degrees Celsius thereafter.
