Delhi is likely to witness an increase in rain activity over the coming days as monsoon conditions gradually strengthen across northwestern India. According to the latest All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on July 5, the national capital and adjoining regions are expected to experience scattered rainfall initially before moving towards more widespread rain activity through the week.The IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on July 5, while rainfall activity is expected to become fairly widespread between July 6 and July 8. Along with showers, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are also likely in parts of the Delhi region. Heavy rainfall warnings have additionally been issued for Delhi and adjoining areas between July 6 and July 8.The people living in the national capital will face relief from their hot and humid climate temporarily because of the coming spell of rain, although they may encounter other problems like waterlogging, traffic jams, and poor visibility due to it. Underpasses will be at risk if the rainfall becomes heavy during rush hour times.Delhi’s weather outlook is part of a broader monsoon pattern evolving across the country, with weather systems becoming increasingly active over multiple regions. The IMD noted that conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan over the next four days.
IMD weather update
A major factor influencing weather conditions across India is a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odisha–West Bengal coasts. Meteorologists said the system is expected to strengthen into a depression and move west-northwestwards across north Odisha and north Chhattisgarh during the next two days. The developing system is expected to inject substantial moisture into central and northern India and enhance rainfall activity across large parts of the country.The impact of this system is already visible in rainfall forecasts for several states.In northwestern India, heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan at various intervals through the week. Heavy rains may occur in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which will pose a threat for landslides and flash floods in the region.Isolated very heavy rainfall is predicted for East Rajasthan from July 5 through July 7, while further heavy rains may occur in the coming days of the week. Heavy rains that occur in Rajasthan during the monsoon season increase the probability of flooding in urban areas.Monsoon activity is forecasted to continue in Central India. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha are forecast to experience widespread rainfall activity through July 10. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in many areas, while isolated extremely heavy rainfall may occur in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha.Eastern India is likely to remain highly active as well. Odisha has emerged as one of the major weather hotspots in the latest forecast cycle. Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall has been predicted over parts of the state. Odisha is also expected to receive additional intense rain spells during the coming days as the Bay of Bengal weather system moves inland.West Bengal and Jharkhand are also expected to receive substantial rainfall. Bihar may witness scattered rainfall initially, followed by heavier spells later in the forecast period.At the same time, the monsoon is expected to persist in Western India. Konkan, and Goa are expected to witness widespread rainfall during the entire week. The strongest weather phenomena are likely to be observed in Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra where heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall have been predicted from July 5 to July 7. Mumbai and its vicinity have also seen active rainfall phenomena.In southern India, rainfall activities have been predicted in Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Rainfall is likely to persist in coastal Karnataka and Kerala throughout the week. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall has also been forecast in Karnataka.Northeastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are expected to continue receiving substantial rainfall. Heavy rain warnings remain in place for several states in the region.Apart from rainfall concerns, flash flood risks have also been highlighted in certain areas. Moderate flash flood risk has been forecast in districts of Konkan and Goa, including Mumbai City, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Mumbai Suburban and Thane. Parts of Madhya Maharashtra including Nashik, Pune and Satara have also been placed under moderate risk categories. Some districts of Uttarakhand and Saurashtra and Kutch remain under low-to-moderate flash flood risk.The IMD has advised people to monitor local weather updates and traffic advisories before travelling during periods of intense rainfall. Authorities have warned that heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, waterlogging, disruptions in transport movement and occasional visibility reduction.