The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast another round of widespread monsoon rain across much of the country on August 6, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several states across north, east, west and south India.
The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Odisha, Kerala, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gangetic West Bengal. Meanwhile, heavy rain is also likely in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country.
Widespread rain
The weather department said the monsoon trough currently extends from Sri Ganganagar to Mizoram, passing through Rohtak, Shahjahanpur, Sultanpur, Gaya and Bankura along the way.
According to the IMD, a combination of active monsoon conditions, cyclonic circulations over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Northeast India, and a western disturbance is set to bring more intense rainfall over the next 24 hours.
Will Delhi-NCR witness another wet day?
Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh are on alert as the weather department forecasts heavy rainfall. Cloudy weather is expected to continue across Delhi-NCR, with intermittent rain spells likely during the day. While commuters may face waterlogging and traffic jams, the rainfall is expected to provide relief from the ongoing humidity.
Thunderstorm expected in Bihar, Jharkhand
Bihar is likely to continue experiencing active monsoon conditions, with heavy rain forecast across several districts, mainly in the north and central areas. The state may also see thunderstorms and lightning. Jharkhand is expected to receive spells of heavy rainfall, especially in Ranchi and nearby central and southern regions, which could lead to waterlogging and travel disruptions in rural areas.
Heavy rain warning for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Heavy showers, thunderstorms and lightning are expected in both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and avoid venturing into open areas when the weather turns severe.