Heavy Rain Alert Issued Across 13 States, Flash Flood Warning in Jharkhand and Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR
The southwest monsoon is intensifying across multiple regions of the country, driven by an active low-pressure system over western Rajasthan and a depression hovering above the northwest Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued comprehensive weather forecasts and heavy rainfall alerts spanning northern, eastern, central, and western states through August 1, 2026. While several states brace for torrential downpours and potential flash floods, urban centers like Delhi-NCR continue to experience muggy weather accompanied by approaching spells of rain.
Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast and Yellow Alert
Residents of Delhi-NCR are currently experiencing humid heat conditions with little immediate relief, though cloud cover is expected to dominate the skies alongside intermittent moderate showers. The IMD has projected a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 27 degrees Celsius for the capital region. Escalating wet spells are expected to follow, as the Meteorological Department has officially issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms covering Delhi-NCR for July 28 and July 29.
Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Alert Across 13 States
Monsoon activity is set to scale up significantly across numerous states over the coming days. According to IMD updates, isolated areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh face heavy rain alerts, while heavy to very heavy downpours are anticipated in Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan-Goa, Central Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Vidarbha, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and eastern Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, rainfall intensity is scheduled to spike across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh between July 28 and July 31, with specific warnings for extremely heavy precipitation issued for select districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Flash Flood Risk and Fishermen Warnings in Eastern India
Continuous heavy rainfall is triggering severe waterlogging and flooding risks in eastern regions. The meteorological office has issued specific flash flood warnings for vulnerable low-lying districts across Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand over the next 24 hours, alerting residents to potential road submergence and severe traffic disruptions. Maritime conditions remain hazardous due to strong surface winds reaching speeds of 55 to 75 kmph over the Bay of Bengal, prompting strict advisories warning fishermen to stay away from coastal waters off Odisha, West Bengal, and North Andhra Pradesh until July 29.
