The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Tuesday, July 23, warning of heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa. Meanwhile, an orange alert is in place for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha.
The Meteorological Department predicts “extremely heavy rainfall” in Gujarat, Goa, and Maharashtra until July 24. Madhya Pradesh may experience very heavy downpours till July 24, while Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat could see similar weather conditions on July 25 and 26. Additionally, IMD forecasts heavy rainfall spells for Madhya Pradesh and Odisha on July 23 and 24.
For Northwest India, the weather agency has hinted at the possibility of “very heavy rainfall” on July 23 in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, and in Rajasthan on July 23 and 24. Heavy precipitation is likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan until July 26. Punjab and Haryana can expect heavy downpours until July 24, while Uttar Pradesh is likely to experience heavy rains until July 26.
IMD’s press release dated July 22 states, “Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall with accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning very likely over Northeast India during next 5 days.” The weather department predicts “heavy rainfall” in Assam and Meghalaya until July 27. For the north-eastern belt, IMD forecasts wet spells until July 24 for three states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.
Another key aspect of the monsoon season is the prevalence of hot and humid weather conditions over the north-western state of Rajasthan, expected to persist until tomorrow. Furthermore, “above normal temperatures with high humidity are likely to prevail” in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi until July 24.
