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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of widespread monsoon activity across much of the country, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected over several states during the coming days. According to the latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued on Thursday morning, conditions have become favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, completing its coverage over the entire country within the next two to three days.

Northwest India is expected to remain one of the most affected regions. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall has been forecast over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh are also likely to witness significant rain during the next two days. East Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan are also expected to receive widespread showers.

The IMD has warned of isolated heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh through much of the forecast period, while Uttarakhand is expected to witness heavy rainfall on multiple days along with isolated spells of very heavy rainfall. Heavy rain is also likely across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan, with very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places in East Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and East Uttar Pradesh during the initial part of the forecast period.


Central India is also likely to experience intense monsoon conditions. Widespread rainfall has been forecast over both West and East Madhya Pradesh, while Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh are expected to receive significant showers. The IMD has warned of isolated very heavy rainfall over West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh, with heavy rainfall extending into Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh later in the forecast period.

In eastern India, widespread rainfall is expected over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar. Bihar is likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over several districts, while Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could experience isolated spells of very heavy rainfall. Odisha is expected to continue receiving scattered rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms during the coming days.

The northeast is also expected to remain under the influence of an active monsoon. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, along with Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, are likely to receive widespread rainfall. Heavy rainfall has been forecast across all northeastern states on multiple days, with isolated very heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh as well as Assam and Meghalaya during the early part of the forecast period.

The west coast will continue to experience persistent monsoon showers. Konkan and Goa are likely to receive widespread rainfall throughout the forecast period, while Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat region and Marathwada are also expected to witness rain. Heavy rainfall has been forecast over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat, keeping river catchments and low-lying areas under close watch.

Southern India is also expected to witness active monsoon conditions. Coastal Karnataka is likely to receive widespread rainfall throughout the week, while Kerala, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and both interior Karnataka regions are expected to receive scattered to fairly widespread showers. Heavy rainfall has been forecast over Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Apart from heavy rainfall, the IMD has issued multiple thunderstorm and wind warnings across the country. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40 to 60 kmph are likely over parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and several northeastern states. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep may experience thundersqualls with wind speeds reaching 50 to 70 kmph, while strong surface winds are expected over parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Marine conditions are also expected to remain rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into several parts of the Arabian Sea, including areas off the Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala coasts, as well as the Lakshadweep region, where squally weather with strong winds is expected. Similar conditions are likely over parts of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea during the coming days.

The IMD has also issued flash flood guidance for several states. Low to moderate flash flood risk has been indicated for parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in the western Himalayan region. Similar risks have been forecast for districts in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh, as well as parts of Konkan and Goa. Localised flooding, waterlogging, rapid surface runoff and inundation of low-lying areas are possible where intense rainfall occurs.

The department has cautioned that heavy to very heavy rainfall may lead to flooding of roads, closure of underpasses, disruption of traffic, reduced visibility and delays in transportation. Localised landslides and mudslides are possible in vulnerable hilly regions, while damage to standing crops, horticulture and kutcha infrastructure cannot be ruled out. River levels may also rise in some catchments depending on the intensity and persistence of rainfall.

Residents in regions under heavy rainfall warnings have been advised to monitor official weather updates, avoid waterlogged areas, follow local traffic advisories and exercise caution, especially in flood-prone and landslide-prone locations.