Gujarat, Assam, Rajasthan brace for heavy rains
Why is it raining so heavily across India? Live Events Delhi-NCR weather Mumbai weather Ahmedabad weather Jaipur weather Kolkata weather Hyderabad weather Bengaluru weather Chennai
Why is it raining so heavily across India? Live Events Delhi-NCR weather Mumbai weather Ahmedabad weather Jaipur weather Kolkata weather Hyderabad weather Bengaluru weather Chennai weather Guwahati weather State-wise IMD weather forecast as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather update for July 25 (Saturday), warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days as the southwest monsoon remains active.According to the weather department, Gujarat is expected to receive the heaviest rainfall during this period, while heavy showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely across Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya and several northeastern states.The IMD said a low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh, along with the active monsoon trough and multiple cyclonic circulations, will keep rainfall activity vigorous across northwest, central, western and northeastern India.The IMD said active monsoon conditions are being driven by a low-pressure area over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining Madhya Pradesh.The weather system, supported by the monsoon trough and cyclonic circulations, is expected to fuel widespread rainfall over several regions during the next few days, increasing the chances of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.Delhi and the adjoining NCR are likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms today, July 25.Rainfall activity is expected to increase over the following two to four days, with heavy rain likely at isolated places from July 27.
Cloudy skies and humid weather are expected to continue, while temperatures are likely to remain close to normal.Mumbai and the Konkan region are likely to receive heavy rainfall, with isolated very heavy spells possible.Waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic disruptions cannot be ruled out as active monsoon conditions continue across Maharashtra's coastal belt.Ahmedabad is expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy spells across Gujarat.The IMD has warned that intense rainfall may lead to localised flooding, waterlogging and disruption to normal life in several districts.Jaipur and several parts of East Rajasthan are likely to receive heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy spells expected.Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely as the low-pressure system continues to influence weather conditions across the state.Kolkata and parts of Gangetic West Bengal are expected to witness moderate to heavy showers along with thunderstorms tomorrow.Gusty winds may accompany the storms, while rainfall activity is expected to remain active over the coming days.Hyderabad is likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Strong surface winds are also expected across Telangana, while light to moderate rain may occur at isolated places.Bengaluru is expected to experience thunderstorms with gusty winds during the day. Although widespread heavy rain is not forecast for the city, scattered showers and strong winds are likely across parts of Karnataka.Chennai is likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Light to moderate showers may occur at isolated places as weather conditions remain favourable
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