The southwest monsoon has regained momentum across India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting severe weather conditions in several parts of northern, eastern and central India over the next 24 hours. For July 4, the IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and b winds across multiple states, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 90 kmph in some areas.
According to the IMD, the monsoon system has strengthened due to a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and an active cyclonic circulation over western India. As a result, widespread rainfall is likely to continue across several states in northern, central and eastern India over the coming days.
The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and b winds in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Kerala. Lightning is also likely in some areas, and people have been advised to avoid unnecessary exposure in open places.
Delhi and adjoining areas are expected to witness heavy rain and thundershowers on July 4. The IMD has forecast b winds with speeds of 60 to 70 kmph during this period. Rainfall is expected to bring down temperatures, although waterlogging and traffic disruptions are also likely.
Western, central and eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by b winds reaching speeds of 80 to 90 kmph. The IMD has advised caution in several districts, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Gorakhpur.
In Bihar, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been forecast for several districts, including West Champaran, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Katihar and Bhagalpur. The weather department has urged people to exercise particular caution regarding lightning incidents.
Continuous rainfall has increased the risk of landslides, falling rocks and road blockages in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. People travelling to hilly regions have been advised to check the latest weather updates and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Several districts of Rajasthan are likely to experience heavy rainfall along with winds of 60 to 70 kmph. Heavy rainfall and b winds have also been forecast for parts of Madhya Pradesh. According to the IMD, active monsoon conditions are expected to persist across western and central India over the next few days.
