The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Delhi-NCR is likely to continue receiving spells of rain and thunderstorms until August 10, providing relief from high temperatures but increasing the risk of waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Similar weather conditions are expected in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad.
According to the IMD, the national capital will experience generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rainfall, while isolated areas could receive heavy showers, particularly during the night and early morning hours over the next few days. Residents have been advised to remain cautious during periods of intense rainfall.
The IMD has also issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country. States likely to be affected include:
Some regions may experience extremely heavy rainfall, raising concerns over localized flooding, overflowing rivers, and disruption to transport services.
Authorities have advised people to:
Meteorologists expect the monsoon system to remain active over northwest, central, eastern, and northeastern India during the coming days. This could result in continued rainfall across many regions, with isolated pockets experiencing intense downpours.
Delhi-NCR is expected to remain under the influence of active monsoon conditions through August 10, with intermittent rain and thunderstorms likely. At the same time, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and several other states, urging residents to stay alert and follow official weather updates.