Heavy Rainfall Alerts Across India: Intense Monsoon Activity Ahead


Heavy Rainfall Alerts Across India: Intense Monsoon Activity Ahead

India is set to witness an active monsoon phase over the coming days, with widespread rainfall predicted across multiple regions. Several states are under warnings for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Let’s take a look at the regional forecasts.

West India

The western belt is bracing for intense showers:

  • Extremely heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Konkan & Goa and the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on 18th & 19th August. Gujarat is expected to see similar conditions on 19th & 20th August.

  • Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted over Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan (including Mumbai), and Goa from 18th-20th, with Marathwada affected on 18th August.

  • Strong surface winds (40–50 kmph) are expected till 22nd August, making conditions more challenging.

  • Widespread light to moderate rainfall is also likely across the region for the next 7 days.

South Peninsular India

The southern states are preparing for intense monsoon activity:

  • Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for Coastal Karnataka on 18th & 19th August, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, South Interior Karnataka, and Telangana on 18th, and North Interior Karnataka on 19th August.

  • Heavy rainfall will also impact Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe during 18th–20th August.

  • Particularly severe spells are expected in Kerala & Mahe on 18th & 19th, and Telangana, South Interior Karnataka & Coastal Karnataka on 20th August.

  • Strong winds (40–50 kmph) will prevail till 19th August.

East & Central India

This region will experience some of the heaviest rainfall activity:

  • Extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Odisha & South Chhattisgarh on 18th August.

  • Heavy rainfall will affect Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Vidarbha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal during 18th–24th August.

  • Particularly severe conditions are likely over West Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh on 23rd & 24th, and East Madhya Pradesh during 21st–24th August.

Northwest India

Northern states will also witness strong rainfall activity:

  • Heavy rainfall is likely over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh during the period.

  • Very heavy rainfall is expected over Jammu & Kashmir on 18th, Uttarakhand on 23rd & 24th, East Rajasthan on 21st & 22nd August.

  • Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms will cover the region through the week.

Northeast India

The northeast continues to face prolonged rainfall:

  • Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh for the next 7 days.

  • Very heavy rainfall is forecast for Arunachal Pradesh on 20th–24th, Tripura, Mizoram during 21st–24th, and Assam & Meghalaya on 20th, 23rd & 24th August.

Key Takeaway

With multiple regions under heavy rainfall warnings, residents are advised to remain cautious. Flood-prone and landslide-prone areas may face higher risks, especially in Konkan & Goa, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Northeast states, and hill regions of North India.

The coming days will be critical for monitoring local forecasts and following safety advisories issued by authorities.

🌧️ Stay safe, stay prepared, and keep updated with the latest weather alerts.

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