The India Meteorological Department in its latest weather forecast said northeast India can expect heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy downpours over the next two days, followed by a decrease in intensity. Similarly, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated over Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Coastal Karnataka from July 12-15.
“Isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over Konkan & Goa during 11th-15th; ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, Coastal Karnataka during 12th-15th; Kerala during 13th-15th; South Interior Karnataka on 14th & 15th July,” said IMD.
Isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand today.
Delhi weather update
According to the weather department’s forecast, Friday is expected to bring a generally cloudy sky with moderate rainfall. Temperatures are anticipated to range between a maximum of 36 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Mumbai
IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Additionally, similar alerts have been issued for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts in Maharashtra’s Konkan region.
IMD in a post on X said, “Moderate spell of rainfall likely over Mumbai & adjoining areas during next 3-4 hours.”
Rainfall activities to reduce in Rajasthan
The Meteorological Department reported a shift in the monsoon trough line towards the Himalayas starting Thursday, leading to a likely reduction in rainfall activities across Rajasthan. According to the Meteorological Center in Jaipur, some parts of the state experienced light to moderate rainfall recently.
Later today, heavy rainfall is expected in certain areas of the Bharatpur division, while isolated places in Rajasthan could witness light to moderate rain from July 11 to 15. In the western regions of Bikaner and Jodhpur divisions, the Meteorological Office forecasts strong surface winds blowing at speeds of 25-30 km per hour on Thursday and Friday, accompanied by light to moderate rainfall at scattered locations.
Flood waters receding in parts of Assam
Officials reported that despite flood waters receding in various parts of Assam, the flood situation remained serious on Thursday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati forecasted light to moderate rainfall in certain areas of Assam and neighboring regions. “Moderate rain is very likely to occur at most places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, and at many places over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura,” it said.