The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest weather forecast informed that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Northwest and East India during next 2 days and over Northeast India during next 4-5 days. Earlier, on Friday, heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across north India, severely disrupting daily life in regions such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. The MeT Office also said that central Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa and Karnataka are likely to see heavy rainfall over the next 2-3 days.
According to IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Himachal Pradesh, Haryana-Chandigarh on July 6, over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh on July 6-9, in parts of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh during July 6-7 and in several areas of Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh till July 9.
Delhi weather update
According to the Met office, Saturday will see generally cloudy skies with light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning expected. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall over the next four to five days.
Heavy rain disrupts daily life in Uttarakhand, Himachal
In Uttarakhand, ongoing heavy rains led to tragic incidents including the drowning of a five-year-old in a rainwater-filled pit in Dehradun and a teenager in a rivulet in Haridwar. Landslides triggered by the downpour blocked key roads, including the national highway to Badrinath, causing further disruption in the hill state.
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh also experienced intense rainfall, resulting in the closure of 64 roads. The regional Meteorological office issued warnings of moderate flash flood risks in several areas of Kangra, Kullu, Kinnaur, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Shimla districts over the next 24 hours.
Heavy rain continues in Rajasthan
The weather office predicts that heavy rain will persist in eastern Rajasthan on Saturday, with a likely decrease on Sunday and June 8. Rain is anticipated in some areas of northeastern Rajasthan on Sunday and June 8, possibly increasing on July 9-10. Bikaner division and the eastern and northern parts of Jodhpur division are also expected to experience rain over the next two to three days. The monsoon current is forecasted to remain active across most parts of eastern Rajasthan, with significant rainfall expected in Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, Bharatpur, and Udaipur divisions.
IMD predicts heavy rain in Odisha for next four days
According to IMD, heavy rainfall is forecasted across multiple districts of Odisha in the coming four days. The IMD’s Bhubaneswar regional centre reports that due to a cyclonic circulation over East-central Bay of Bengal, Mayurbhanj, Koraput, and Malkangiri districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Saturday.
On July 7, the IMD bulletin anticipates heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Khurda, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Puri, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, and Ganjam districts. Yellow warnings have been issued by the IMD for Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Gajapati, Ganjam, and Kandhamal districts on July 8, and for Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts on July 9.
More rains likely in West Bengal
Northern West Bengal is bracing for continued heavy rainfall until July 9, according to the Meteorological Department’s latest bulletin. The sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Coochbehar are expected to experience heavy to very heavy showers, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain in isolated areas.
The forecast raises concerns about potential landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills and waterlogging in low-lying plains. Rivers like Teesta, Jaldhaka, Sankosh, and Torsa may also see rising water levels due to the persistent downpour. The sub-Himalayan regions have already been receiving substantial rainfall over the past few days, exacerbating the situation.
Assam Floods: 62 dead, 22 lakh people affected in 29 districts
The flood situation in Assam has reached critical levels, affecting nearly 22 lakh people across 29 districts. Major rivers are flowing above the danger mark, exacerbating the crisis. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-hit areas in Dibrugarh, one of the severely affected districts, where he witnessed firsthand the devastating impact on communities.
The floods have also taken a toll on wildlife, with 77 wild animals reported dead and 94 rescued from the inundated Kaziranga National Park. The Chief Minister conducted a review in Dibrugarh, addressing issues like waterlogging and power shortages. The total casualty count from this year’s floods, landslides, and storms has risen to 62, with three individuals still missing. Districts such as Dhubri, Darrang, and Cachar are among the hardest hit, with thousands displaced and in need of immediate assistance.