The monsoon season shows no signs of departing from India this month, with the weather department forecasting heavy rainfall across various regions, from mountainous areas to the plains. Several states are likely to experience a renewed spell of monsoon activity. The weather office has issued alerts for rainfall in several states today. In stark contrast, the national capital, Delhi, has been devoid of rain for the past 10 days.
The weather department does not foresee any rainfall in Delhi until September 21. Today, Delhi will experience partly cloudy conditions, with a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius. The sky over Delhi will remain partly cloudy until September 21.
The weather has shifted in Uttar Pradesh. The weather department anticipates heavy rainfall in the state in the coming days. Today, Western UP is expected to see rain in some areas, while Eastern UP will likely experience rain and thunderstorms in many places. Heavy rainfall may also occur in both regions of the state. The weather department has also indicated a possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in certain areas.
**Orange Alert Declared in These States**
Bihar is under an alert for heavy rainfall over the next 72 hours, as issued by the weather department. At least nine districts in the state are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall. An Orange Alert has been issued for the state, with predictions of thunderstorms and lightning. Jharkhand is also under an Orange Alert. Today, heavy rainfall is expected in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Madhya Maharashtra. Mumbai has been issued an Orange Alert. Goa is also expected to experience heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Bengal over the next two days.
**Current Weather Conditions in the Mountains and Northeast India**
Uttarakhand is expected to experience heavy rainfall today. The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for rain in several districts, including Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Chamoli, Nainital, and Bageshwar. Himachal Pradesh is also under a heavy rainfall alert for today. In Northeast India, heavy rainfall is expected in Arunachal Pradesh today and tomorrow. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Mizoram from today through September 21. Assam and Meghalaya are likely to see heavy rainfall. Rainfall may persist in Sikkim until the 18th.