According to the Meteorological Department, the western end of the monsoon trough is located south of its normal position and the eastern end is located north of its normal position. As such, heavy rains are expected in many areas of Northeast and Northwest India. In South India, strong winds may blow in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. During this period, a warning has also been issued for waterlogging and landslides. In such a situation, if you are travelling, then definitely read the weather updates. IMD has also advised fishermen not to go into the sea in many parts of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

Which 17 states are under a rain alert?
The IMD has issued a rain alert for 13 states, including eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, eastern Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Assam, tomorrow, August 2nd. However, the intensity of rain in these areas may decrease after this time.

Delhi NCR
to receive drizzle (August 2-5): According to the latest forecast of the India Meteorological Department, the weather will remain relatively pleasant for the entire coming week. There is a possibility of light rain or drizzle at many places with continuous movement of clouds in the sky. IMD has predicted the maximum temperature to be 33 degrees and minimum 25 degrees Celsius on August 2. There may be light rain tomorrow, while the movement of clouds will continue on August 3. There is a possibility of light rain on August 4 and 5 as well. Weather experts say that due to the continuous movement of clouds, the effect of strong sunlight will be less, which will provide relief to the people from the heat during the day.

Heavy rain alert in Uttar
Pradesh (August 2-7): The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Barabanki, Ayodhya, Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti, Balrampur, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Ghazipur, Jaunpur in eastern Uttar Pradesh from August 2 to 7. Heavy rain is also expected in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Agra in western Uttar Pradesh from August 3 to 7.

Bihar:
Heavy rain alert with strong winds in Bihar (August 2-6): An alert has been issued for moderate to heavy rain between August 2 and 6 in several districts of Bihar including Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Nawada, Jehanabad, Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Muzaffarpur, Kishanganj, Araria. According to IMD, rain will continue in most areas of the state from August 2 to 6. While heavy rain alert has also been issued at some places. During this period, strong winds can blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.

Himachal Pradesh
Heavy rain alert in Himachal Pradesh (August 2-7): The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert in Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Una, Solan, Sirmaur, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. According to the Meteorological Department, widespread rain is expected in the state from August 2 to 7. During this period, strong winds along with thunderstorms are also possible.

Heavy Rain Alert in Uttarakhand
(August 2-7): The Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall in the state from August 2 to 7. Several districts, including Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Almora, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Champawat, are likely to experience heavy rain. A warning has also been issued for thunderstorms and lightning.

Jammu and Kashmir
Rain alert in Jammu and Kashmir (August 2-4): Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir for the past several days have disrupted normal life. The water level of rivers and streams has risen, meanwhile a cloudburst has occurred in Pehlipora village of Shopian district, causing panic in the area. According to the Meteorological Department, continuous light to moderate rain is expected in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir till August 4. Some places may also experience heavy rain for a short time. In such a situation, administration teams are deployed in all sensitive areas and the situation is being continuously monitored.

Heavy rain alert in Rajasthan
(August 1-2): The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in Rajasthan on August 1 and 2 due to the impact of monsoon. According to IMD, the monsoon low pressure area is currently dominating the southern parts of Rajasthan. Due to this, moderate to heavy and at some places very heavy rain is likely in some parts of Udaipur and Jodhpur divisions on August 1 and 2. The department said that light to moderate rain is expected at many places in Jaipur, Ajmer and Bikaner divisions.

Heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu
: The Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rainfall in the Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Nilgiris, Theni, and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu from August 1 to 6. In addition to the heavy rain forecast in the hilly districts, the Meteorological Department has also predicted moderate rainfall with strong winds at one or two places in the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. Due to this, officials have advised people living in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant.