India is currently grappling with intense rainfall across its terrain, from the plains to the mountainous regions. This has resulted in flooding in numerous states. The weather department has issued a severe weather alert for Uttarakhand, predicting heavy rainfall for the next week. Himachal Pradesh is also bracing for heavy downpours. Furthermore, regions in the north, bordering east-central India, are likely to experience heavy rainfall between August 13th and 16th.
Delhi, the nation’s capital, saw a sunny day on Sunday following two days of continuous rain. Today, the city is expected to experience thunderstorms and rain, with similar conditions predicted for August 12th. Cloudy skies and moderate rainfall are anticipated on August 13th. The wet weather in Delhi may persist until August 16th.
In Uttar Pradesh, heavy rainfall is expected in several districts today. From August 12th, the majority of the state will likely witness thunderstorms accompanied by rain, with some areas facing the possibility of very heavy downpours. The intensity and reach of the rainfall in UP are likely to increase from tomorrow. The coming days are expected to bring intense monsoon rainfall to the state.
Bihar is likely to experience heavy rainfall in 14 districts today, according to the weather department. While other districts might have light showers, the entire state is forecast to face very heavy rainfall on August 12th and 13th. The neighboring state of Jharkhand is also expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
The mountainous regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are facing the brunt of the rainfall. The weather department has forecasted heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand for the next seven days. Residents are advised to avoid slippery areas. An alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rainfall expected in various areas for the next four days.
The northeastern states are also set to experience significant rainfall. Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall from today until August 13th, 2025. Rainfall is also expected in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura between today and August 14th. Arunachal Pradesh may see heavy rainfall on August 12th, while Assam and Meghalaya could experience heavy rainfall in numerous areas on August 12th and 13th.