IMD's full forecast: Heavy rainfall across India until August 7; Flood concerns and impact

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple regions in the country until August 7.

According to the IMD, intense precipitation is anticipated in East Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland and Manipur. The weather bureau's predictions also include significant rainfalls in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, East Rajasthan, Jammu, and Madhya Pradesh.

Impact in Delhi and NCR

Today, heavy rainfall has been impacting parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida. Consequently, waterlogging was observed on roadways near the Badarpur metro station in Delhi.

Maharashtra Rainfall
Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the forecast indicates moderate rainfall across much of North Konkan, with South Konkan-Goa anticipated to experience light to moderate showers. Furthermore, several areas in North Madhya Maharashtra, a handful of regions in South Madhya Maharashtra, and isolated spots in Marathwada are expected to encounter light to moderate precipitation.

Yellow Alert for Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, effective from August 4, and lasting for the upcoming 4-5 days. The forecast indicates anticipated moderate rainfall over the next 48 hours across the state. According to the IMD, the rain's intensity is expected to decrease after August 6. Up to this point, from June 1 to August 4, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 70 percent of the overall monsoon precipitation, as reported by the IMD.

Tragedy and Impact in Himachal Pradesh
"There are regular landslides and flash floods, we have issued alerts for landslide and flash floods in Sirmaur, Solan and Shimla districts. It will continue in the near future. We usually have monsoon, we are expecting that the rainfall will continue during the next 48 hours in the state," said Surender Paul, Head of IMD Himachal Pradesh.

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, the mountainous state has witnessed a tragic toll of 200 fatalities in rain-related events and road mishaps. An additional 238 individuals have suffered injuries, while 32 individuals remain unaccounted for, according to the most recent information from the central authorities, as conveyed by PTI.

Flood Situation in Odisha
Heavy rains in recent days have led to flooding in Odisha, affecting more than four lakh individuals across 21 districts. The current situation is reported to be "manageable" as river water levels are subsiding due to the absence of rainfall. As per the Odisha government, around 2,329 houses have sustained damage due to the rain and floods. Additionally, approximately 52,000 residents residing in vulnerable areas have been evacuated. Regrettably, the incessant rainfall has resulted in the loss of two lives in the state.

IMD Weather Forecast Highlights

Northwest India:
Between August 4th and 8th, isolated instances of heavy rainfall are expected in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh; Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh-Delhi from August 4th to 6th; East Rajasthan on August 4th and 5th; and Jammu on August 5th, 2023. Additionally, isolated occurrences of very heavy rainfall are anticipated in East Uttar Pradesh during August 4th to 7th, in Uttarakhand from August 4th to 6th, and in West Uttar Pradesh on August 4th.

Central India:
Isolated instances of heavy rainfall are very likely in Madhya Pradesh on August 4th and 5th.
Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland and Manipur, are predicted to experience isolated occurrences of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days.

South India:
Subdued rainfall activity is expected in the South region over the next four days, according to the IMD forecast. On August 5th, Tamil Nadu is expected to experience hot and humid weather conditions. These forecasts provide insights into the weather patterns across different regions in the coming days.