The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Karnataka, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and several northeastern states as the southwest monsoon entered another active phase on Tuesday, 28 July. A deep low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and favourable monsoon conditions are expected to bring widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across large parts of the country.
The IMD has warned that continuous rainfall may trigger flash floods, urban flooding, landslides, overflowing rivers, and travel disruptions, particularly in vulnerable districts. State disaster management authorities and local administrations have been placed on alert to respond to any emergency situation.
Heavy Rainfall Forecast Across Multiple Regions
According to the IMD, intense monsoon activity is likely to continue over western, northern, eastern, central, and parts of southern India during the next few days.
Forecast highlights include:
- Very heavy rainfall over parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Heavy showers across Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.
- Intense rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
- Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds in several districts.
- Continued rainfall across northeastern states.
Meteorologists have advised people to closely monitor official weather bulletins as local conditions may change rapidly.
Floods and Landslides Remain a Concern
The IMD has cautioned that persistent rainfall could increase the risk of:
- Flash floods in low-lying areas.
- Landslides in hilly regions.
- Waterlogging in urban centres.
- Rising river levels.
- Temporary road closures and transport disruptions.
Emergency response teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), remain prepared for deployment wherever necessary.
Public Advisory
Authorities have urged residents to take precautionary measures during the ongoing spell of heavy rain.
Citizens are advised to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall.
- Stay away from flooded roads, rivers, and drains.
- Follow evacuation instructions where issued.
- Keep emergency supplies and mobile devices charged.
- Monitor official IMD weather updates regularly.
People living in landslide-prone and flood-prone areas have been asked to remain particularly vigilant.
Travel and Daily Life May Be Affected
Heavy rainfall is expected to impact transport services in several states.
Possible disruptions include:
- Traffic congestion due to waterlogging.
- Flight delays caused by poor visibility.
- Changes to railway schedules.
- Temporary highway closures.
- Localised interruption to public transport.
Travellers have been advised to verify transport schedules before beginning their journeys.
Monsoon Activity Likely to Continue
Weather experts expect the active phase of the southwest monsoon to continue over the coming days, with additional rainfall likely across several regions.
The IMD stated that updated district-wise forecasts and weather warnings will continue to be issued as the situation develops.
Source: India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, and official state disaster management authorities.
Original Report: The IMD has issued fresh heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for multiple states as the active southwest monsoon continues, raising concerns over floods, landslides, and transport disruptions.
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