India Braces for Widespread Rainfall as Southwest Monsoon Strengthens

Weather Tomorrow, July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 8. Heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, is expected in multiple states. The southwest monsoon continues to strengthen and is likely to cover the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and follow local advisories.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across large parts of the country on Wednesday, July 8, as the southwest monsoon continues to strengthen. Heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in several states, while the monsoon is likely to cover the remaining parts of northwest India over the next few days.

Southwest monsoon likely to cover the entire country soon

The IMD said the southwest monsoon advanced further on July 7, covering the remaining parts of Gujarat and extending into more areas of Rajasthan, Haryana and the north Arabian Sea.

Weather conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the north Arabian Sea over the next two to three days, completing its coverage of the entire country.

IMD weather forecast for July 8: Which states will receive heavy rain?

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over several regions on Wednesday under the influence of a well-marked low-pressure area over Madhya Pradesh and other active weather systems.

According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over:

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Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

East Rajasthan

East Uttar Pradesh

Bihar

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim

Gujarat Region

Konkan and Goa

Madhya Maharashtra

Coastal Karnataka

South Interior Karnataka

Kerala

North Interior Karnataka

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam and Meghalaya

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura

Among these, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may receive extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places on July 8.

Thunderstorms and strong winds likely in several states

Apart from heavy rain, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are expected across many parts of the country.

Wind speeds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Karnataka.

Some coastal and southern regions may also witness stronger squalls with wind speeds reaching 70 kmph, especially along parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Low-pressure area continues to influence weather

The depression that affected central India has weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over eastern Madhya Pradesh.

The IMD said the system is expected to move slowly towards the west-northwest across Madhya Pradesh before weakening further over the next 24 hours. Despite weakening, it will continue to draw moisture into central and northern India, sustaining widespread rainfall.

Northwest India to remain wet

The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh during the coming days.

Heavy rainfall is likely in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh, while isolated heavy showers are also expected over Rajasthan.

Residents in these areas have been advised to remain alert for waterlogging, reduced visibility, landslides in hilly regions and possible traffic disruptions.

Monsoon remains active across west and south India

Konkan and Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka are expected to continue receiving active monsoon rainfall.

Heavy showers may lead to localised flooding in low-lying areas, while strong winds could affect travel and outdoor activities in coastal districts.

IMD advises people to stay cautious

The weather department has advised residents in affected states to remain updated with local forecasts and follow instructions issued by state authorities. People living in flood-prone or landslide-prone areas should exercise extra caution, while travellers are advised to check weather conditions before beginning their journeys.