The southwest monsoon has aggressively regained momentum across large swathes of the country, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue widespread heavy rainfall alerts spanning North, Central, East, West, and Northeast India from July 22 to July 27. With continuous downpours forecast for over 20 states, commuters, farmers, and residents are being urged to exercise caution. While Delhi-NCR residents will experience intermittent showers bringing temporary relief from stifling humidity, hilly terrains and coastal belts face heightened weather risks.Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast: Intermittent Showers and Humidity Relief Up to July 25For residents in the national capital, the weather will remain generally overcast with intermittent spells of rain and thunder between July 22 and July 25. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will stay near 25 degrees Celsius, helping temper the prevailing humidity. However, meteorological experts note that rain intensity will taper off starting July 26, after which humid heat is likely to make a comeback across Delhi and neighboring areas.Mountainous Terrains and Northern Plains Under Heavy Rain WarningThe Himalayan region and northern plains are locked in active monsoon conditions, with heavy rains, thunderstorms, and lightning predicted to persist through July 27. Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to face continuous downpours, increasing the risk of landslides and overflowing streams. Simultaneously, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are on alert for heavy showers accompanied by strong gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 50 kmph.Active Monsoon Spells Across Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern IndiaCentral and Eastern India—including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim—will witness persistent rainfall and thunderstorm activity over the next four to five days. Meanwhile, Western India is facing severe wet spells, with very heavy downpours likely in Gujarat, Konkan-Goa, and Central Maharashtra until July 26. In the southern peninsula, isolated belts across Kerala, coastal Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu will experience light to moderate rains coupled with lightning warnings.Northeast India Alert and Safety Advisory for FishermenNortheastern states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, remain under heavy rain alerts through July 27. Given the turbulent sea conditions along the coastal belts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, the IMD has strictly advised fishermen against venturing into open waters until July 25. Citizens are urged to avoid waterlogged zones, steer clear of open spaces during lightning storms, and minimize non-essential travel during severe weather spells.
