Heavy rain to lash northwest India for another week; Uttarakhand on flash flood alert

Published 10 July 2026 · local

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another week of heavy rainfall across northwest India, with Uttarakhand facing a risk of flash floods

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another week of heavy rainfall across northwest India, with Uttarakhand facing a risk of flash floods. Central and south Peninsular India are expected to see subdued monsoon activity over the next six to seven days, IMD said. According to the weather office's latest update, widespread rainfall is likely over Jammu & Kashmir till 12 July, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand between 11 and 16 July, and east Uttar Pradesh during 11-13 July. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What is the weather forecast for Uttarakhand during the heavy rainfall period? ⌵ The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 16, with very heavy rain likely in certain areas, heightening the risk of flash floods. 2 Why is there a flash flood alert in Uttarakhand?

⌵ The flash flood alert in Uttarakhand is due to continuous heavy rainfall, which has led to overflowing rivers and the potential for surface runoff and waterlogging in low-lying areas. 3 How is heavy rainfall affecting traffic in Uttarakhand? ⌵ Heavy rainfall has disrupted traffic on 107 routes in Uttarakhand, including nine state highways, due to landslides and waterlogging. 4 Should residents of Uttarakhand be concerned about flash floods? ⌵ Yes, residents should be concerned as the IMD has issued alerts for several districts in Uttarakhand, warning of flash flooding and advising people to avoid rivers and streams. 5 What precautions should people take during the heavy rains in Uttarakhand? ⌵ People are advised to follow weather advisories, avoid venturing near rivers and streams, and stay informed about alerts issued by local authorities. Rainfall is expected to ease over Jammu & Kashmir from 13 July, with isolated to scattered showers forecast through 16 July.

Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh are also likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall during most of the forecast period, while eastern Uttar Pradesh is expected to see scattered showers between 14 and 16 July. Extremely heavy rainfall of 21 cm or more was recorded in Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. Very heavy rainfall was also reported from east Madhya Pradesh, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Meghalaya, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, while heavy rain lashed Punjab, Delhi, east Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh and parts of eastern India. Flash flood risk The IMD has also forecast a low-to-moderate flash-flood risk for several districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Nainital, Chamoli, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh, warning of surface runoff and waterlogging in low-lying areas due to rainfall over the next 24 hours.