Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

Weather Update Tomorrow: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across eight states on Monday, August 31, as the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of India. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are among the areas facing the highest rainfall risk.

Several other states and Union Territories are also likely to receive heavy rain. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across parts of eastern, central, northeastern and northern India.

Rainfall activity is expected to remain elevated through the first week of September, with central, eastern, northeastern and northern parts of the country likely to continue experiencing periods of heavy to very heavy rain. The west coast is also expected to receive widespread rainfall.

Weather Tomorrow: Heavy Rainfall Alert for 8 States

According to the IMD forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on Monday.

Heavy rainfall is also expected in several other regions, including:

• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam and Meghalaya
• Bihar
• East Madhya Pradesh
• East Uttar Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Muzaffarabad
• West Bengal
• Sikkim

The combination of persistent monsoon moisture and favourable weather systems is expected to keep rainfall active across large parts of the country.

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Face Heavy Rain

Uttarakhand is among the states facing a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning on Monday. Heavy rain is also forecast in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and east Uttar Pradesh.

Rainfall activity is expected to become more widespread across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad from Sunday through Tuesday.

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also expected to remain wet over the coming days, raising the possibility of weather-related disruptions in vulnerable areas.

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh Weather Tomorrow

Chhattisgarh is likely to see heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Monday, while east Madhya Pradesh may receive heavy rain.

Parts of west Madhya Pradesh could experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.

Residents in areas under thunderstorm warnings should exercise caution during periods of lightning and strong winds.

Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal Rain Forecast

Eastern India is also expected to remain under a spell of active monsoon weather.

Jharkhand and Odisha are among the states facing a heavy to very heavy rainfall warning on Monday. Bihar and West Bengal are also likely to receive heavy rain in parts.

Rainfall activity over Odisha is expected to continue over the coming days, meaning the risk of waterlogging and weather-related disruptions could remain elevated in areas that receive persistent or intense rainfall.

Northeast India Weather: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

The Northeast is likely to remain particularly wet.

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Monday. Heavy rain is also forecast over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya.

Thunderstorms and lightning are likely across several northeastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.

The region is expected to remain wet through the next few days.

Thunderstorm and Lightning Alert

The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several parts of India.

Such conditions are likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha.

Thunderstorms with gusty winds may also occur over:

• Bihar
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Muzaffarabad
• Jharkhand
• Sub-Himalayan West Bengal
• Sikkim
• West Madhya Pradesh

Lightning activity is also possible across parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, east Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Uttarakhand.

West Coast Weather: Widespread Rain Expected

Rainfall is also expected to remain active along India's west coast.

Konkan and Goa are likely to continue receiving widespread rainfall through Friday. Gujarat, central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Saurashtra and Kutch may experience scattered rainfall.

The persistent rainfall along parts of the west coast is likely to keep monsoon conditions active into the coming days.

South India Weather Tomorrow

Several southern regions are also expected to receive rain on Monday.

Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive widespread rainfall, while Coastal Karnataka is expected to remain wet.

Rain is also possible across parts of:

• Andhra Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Rayalaseema
• Tamil Nadu
• Puducherry
• Karaikal
• Telangana
• Lakshadweep

Rainfall intensity will vary from place to place, with some areas potentially experiencing heavier spells.

Weather Forecast for First Week of September

The IMD's latest outlook indicates that monsoon rainfall will remain active across several parts of India during the first week of September.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in parts of central, eastern, northeastern and northern India, while widespread rainfall is also likely along the west coast.

With several regions already experiencing prolonged monsoon activity, residents in areas under heavy-rain warnings should stay updated with local weather advisories and exercise caution during intense rain, thunderstorms and lightning.

Weather Tomorrow: Key Takeaways

• Heavy to very heavy rain: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
• Heavy rain: Parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, West Bengal and Sikkim.
• Thunderstorms: Likely across parts of eastern, central, northeastern and northern India.
• West coast: Widespread rain expected over Konkan and Goa, with scattered rain in parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• South India: Kerala, Mahe and Coastal Karnataka likely to remain wet, with rain possible across several other southern areas.
• Early September: Active rainfall is expected to continue across several parts of the country.