Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 6-7): Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP, Odisha, Kerala on high alert as IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across India

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is highly active now, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple rainfall alerts for July 6 and July 7 (Monday and Tuesday). Several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, are expected to witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days, according to the IMD forecast.

The weather agency has also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in many parts of the country as monsoon activity intensifies.

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IMD weather alert for July 6 and July 7

According to the IMD, extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Gujarat, Konkan, Goa and parts of central Maharashtra.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over:

• Coastal Karnataka
• Kerala
• Himachal Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh
• Odisha
• Saurashtra and Kutch
• South Interior Karnataka
• East Rajasthan

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is likely across:

• Delhi-NCR
• Haryana
• Punjab
• Uttarakhand
• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Chhattisgarh
• West Bengal
• Vidarbha
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Meghalaya
• Nagaland
• Manipur
• Mizoram
• Tripura
• Jammu and Kashmir

Delhi-NCR weather today and tomorrow

Delhi is likely to experience cloudy skies, intermittent rain, thunderstorms, and lightning on July 6 and July 7. The IMD has also warned of heavy rainfall at isolated locations in the national capital.

" Generally cloudy sky. A spell of very light to light rain at many places with moderate rain at isolated places accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds speed 30- 40 kmph reaching to 50 kmph towards morning/forenoon. Another spell of very light to light rain at many places with moderate rain at isolated places accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning/ gusty winds speed 30- 40 kmph reaching to 50 kmph towards evening/night," IMD's bulletin for Delhi's weather read.

For July 7, the IMD's weather forecast for Delhi read, "Generally cloudy sky. A spell of very light to light rain accompanied with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds speed 30- 40 kmph reaching to 50 kmph towards forenoon/afternoon." (sic)

Neighbouring Haryana and Punjab are expected to witness similar weather conditions as monsoon activity strengthens across northwest India. Residents are advised to be cautious during thunderstorms and avoid waterlogged areas during periods of intense rainfall.

Gujarat and Maharashtra face intense monsoon spell

Western India remains one of the most affected regions.

The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over:

• Gujarat Region
• Saurashtra and Kutch
• Konkan and Goa
• Madhya Maharashtra

Some areas may witness prolonged spells of rain, leading to waterlogging, traffic disruptions and localized flooding. Very heavy rainfall is also likely over Gujarat and Konkan-Goa during the coming days.

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh weather forecast

Monsoon conditions remain highly active across central India. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over East and West Madhya Pradesh, while Chhattisgarh is likely to receive widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.

The IMD has also warned of moderate to intense lightning activity over parts of Madhya Pradesh. Some districts could experience localized flooding due to persistent rainfall.

Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on rain watch

Rainfall activity is expected to increase across northwestern and Himalayan states.

Heavy rainfall is likely over:

• East Rajasthan
• West Rajasthan
• Himachal Pradesh
• Uttarakhand

The IMD has also forecast very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

People living in hilly regions should remain alert for landslides, falling debris and flash flood-like situations in vulnerable areas.

Odisha, Bihar and eastern India weather update

Odisha remains under a significant rainfall alert, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts.

Heavy rain is also likely over:

• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Gangetic West Bengal
• Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning may affect parts of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Northeast India likely to receive widespread rain

The monsoon is expected to remain active across northeastern states.

Heavy rainfall is likely over:

• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Meghalaya
• Nagaland
• Manipur
• Mizoram
• Tripura

Several areas may experience thunderstorms and lightning along with persistent rainfall through the week.

South India weather: Kerala and Karnataka under heavy rain alert

Southern states are also expected to witness active monsoon conditions.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast over:

• Kerala and Mahe
• Coastal Karnataka
• North Interior Karnataka
• South Interior Karnataka

Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also likely across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and parts of Tamil Nadu.

The IMD has warned that some coastal and interior Karnataka districts could receive very heavy rainfall during this period.

Southwest monsoon continues to advance

The IMD said conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into more parts of the north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, remaining areas of Haryana and Punjab, and additional parts of Rajasthan over the next few days.

The weather agency expects active monsoon conditions to persist across large parts of India through the coming week, bringing widespread rainfall to northern, western, central, eastern and southern regions.

What people should do during heavy rainfall

With multiple states under heavy rain alerts, residents are advised to:

• Avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall.
• Stay away from flooded roads and low-lying areas.
• Follow local weather advisories and traffic updates.
• Take precautions during thunderstorms and lightning.
• Keep emergency supplies ready in flood-prone locations.

As the monsoon strengthens further, several regions could continue receiving significant rainfall through July 7 and beyond, making weather updates and local advisories important for daily planning.