The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that an active monsoon current has caused widespread rain across various parts of the state over the past 24 hours. The monsoon wreaked havoc in several regions of the country on Monday, especially in Mumbai, where the lives of many came to a standstill after the city recorded 101.8 mm of rainfall in nine hours disrupting local train services and flight operations. The Met office forecasts continued rainfall in numerous areas over the next 24 hours as well.
“Heavy to very heavy rainfall spell with isolated extremely heavy rainfall likely over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and coastal Karnataka today and Heavy to very heavy rainfall during subsequent 4-5 days,” IMD said in its latest weather forecast.
“Heavy rainfall spell likely over many parts of Central, northeast & adjoining east India and Uttar Pradesh next 5 days,” it added.
Incessant rain paralyses daily life in Mumbai
IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai today, predicting very heavy rainfall within the next 24 hours. Heavy rainfall was recorded in Mumbai on Monday morning, causing traffic jams and waterlogging. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Mumbai, has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg on Monday. Additionally, RMC has issued a red alert for Pune and Satara.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Mumbai until July 12. IMD has forecasted heavy to moderate rainfall in Palghar, Thane, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Nanded, Latur, Osmanabad, Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, and Yavatmal until July 12.
Red alert issued for parts of Karnataka
The administration of Dakshina Kannada district has declared a ‘red alert’ for Tuesday due to the forecast of heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department. As a precautionary measure, schools and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday, July 9. In anticipation of intense rain, the administration has issued an advisory urging the public to exercise caution and limit activities near the coast, including fishing and beach visits. Additionally, due to the expected heavy rainfall, residents are cautioned to avoid rivers and streams for safety reasons.
Rain in parts of Himachal triggers landslides
The Shimla regional Meteorological office has issued a ‘yellow’ warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning at isolated locations on July 11-12. The advisory also highlights potential risks such as damage to plantations, horticulture, and standing crops. The warning further anticipates disruptions in traffic and possible waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Since Sunday evening, moderate showers have affected various parts of the state. Malroan recorded the highest rainfall at 70 mm, followed by Shimla (45 mm), Kasauli (38.2 mm), Kufri (25 mm), Nahan (23.1 mm), Sarahan (21 mm), Mashobra (17.5 mm), Palampur (15 mm), Bilaspur (12 mm), and Jubbarhatti (11 mm).
Heavy rain cripples Goa
IMD has issued an orange alert for both North and South Goa districts, predicting moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong surface winds gusting at 40 to 50 km per hour in many places. In the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am, Panaji recorded the highest rainfall at 360 mm, with Quepem receiving the lowest at 175 mm. Since Sunday night, several areas in Canacona taluka in South Goa have been submerged. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged the public to remain indoors and avoid flood-prone areas for their safety.
Rain fury in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, incessant rainfall led to flooding in the Kumaon region, causing blockages on numerous rural roads and extensive waterlogging in villages across Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Despite this, the Char Dham Yatra resumed following a one-day suspension due to anticipated heavy rain, as weather conditions improved in the Garhwal region.
Rivers such as Kali, Gori, and Saryu in Pithoragarh reached near-danger levels with 125.50 mm of rainfall recorded. Over 200 rural roads were impassable due to landslides, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre in Dehradun.
Delhi weather update
The weather office anticipates mostly cloudy skies with occasional light rain in the national capital today. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category for the second consecutive day on Monday, a result of recent rain and windy conditions.
Cyclonic circulation over Northeast region
The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Monday, although six more fatalities occurred and nearly 1.9 million people remained affected across 27 districts, according to an official bulletin. Dhubri is the worst affected with 475,000 people affected, followed by Cachar with over 201,000 affected individuals and Barpeta with nearly 136,000 affected.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati reported a cyclonic circulation over Assam and nearby regions, which is likely to cause thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.