IMD weather forecast: Heavy rains & flood alerts across northern India

This year’s monsoon shows no signs of slowing down. Heavy rainfall has hit several states, including Delhi, leaving parts of Northern India struggling. Areas like Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh have faced continuous downpours, causing widespread disruption.

Monsoon disrupts Northern states

The persistent rain has caused significant challenges for residents, with waterlogging and traffic chaos becoming the norm. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts across multiple states, advising caution. On Thursday, Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall, with more predicted today.

The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and some Madhya Pradesh districts over the next few days.

The IMD warned of heavy rain in Uttarakhand, where continuous rainfall has caused havoc. In Dehradun, officials closed schools as a precaution. Rain has been falling since morning in Garhwal and Kumaon, with the IMD forecasting continued heavy rain throughout the day.

Alerts have been issued for Dehradun, Pauri, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, while Haridwar is also expected heavy rainfall. Authorities advise residents to stay alert for possible flash floods and landslides.

The IMD forecast predicts heavy rainfall in Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand. Significant rain is also expected in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Northeastern Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.

Northeastern India, including Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Eastern Rajasthan, is likely to experience heavy rainfall. The coastal regions of Konkan, Goa, and Karnataka, along with Himachal Pradesh, are also predicted to receive considerable rain.

Monsoon withdrawal expected soon

The IMD announced the southwest monsoon will start withdrawing from the country between September 19 and 25. Typically, it retreats from Northwest India by mid-September and exits completely by mid-October. This timeline may shift depending on current weather patterns.

Mumbai will have light to moderate rain on Friday, according to the IMD. Expect cloudy skies with intermittent rainfall in the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature will reach 32°C, with a minimum of 24°C. A high tide of 2.78 meters is expected at 7:33 PM and a low tide of 2.51 meters at 2:32 PM today.

Water levels in Mumbai’s lakes, which supply drinking water, have reached 98.39% capacity. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed the water stock in reservoirs is at 14,24,107 million litres. Lakes like Tansa, Modak Sagar, and Vihar are overflowing or near full capacity, ensuring a stable water supply for the coming months.

The IMD predicts cooler temperatures in Bengaluru with light to moderate rainfall and cloudy skies until September 13. The minimum temperature will be around 19°C, and the maximum will reach 29°C. Winds of up to 21 km/h from the west are forecasted, with humidity around 53%.