India entered the last week of August under widespread monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing rain alerts for multiple regions including Delhi, Mumbai, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and parts of the Northeast.
From heavy showers in the northern hill states to steady rainfall along the western coast, weather officials have warned of possible flooding, waterlogging and travel disruptions in several districts through the week.
Forecast for the rest of the week
According to the IMD’s extended forecast, heavy rainfall is likely over Gujarat till August 30 and over Rajasthan till August 26, with eastern Rajasthan at risk of extremely heavy showers.
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are also expected to experience widespread rain over the next few days.
Central states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha could see intermittent heavy rain, while the Northeast—including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura—remains on course for another week of significant precipitation.
Rains in Delhi & Mumbai
In the national capital, residents woke up on Monday to wet roads and overcast skies as moderate showers swept across areas such as ITO, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, India Gate and Safdarjung.
Heavy rainfall on Monday morning also hit Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO and the Yamuna riverfront, causing traffic snarls. In Gurugram, the showers led to waterlogging in several areas. The IMD has issued a “Heavy Rain” warning for Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana for today and tomorrow.
The IMD forecast a generally cloudy day with light to moderate rainfall and occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to stay below the seasonal norm, with the maximum near 31°C and the minimum around 22°C.
Relative humidity reached 100% on Sunday evening, amplifying the damp conditions. Despite the rain, Delhi’s air quality held steady in the “satisfactory” range, with an AQI of 63 recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Mumbai, meanwhile, resumed its wet spell after a short pause. Intermittent showers on Sunday were reported in localities such as Dadar, Andheri, Borivali, Mulund, Lalbaug and Chembur, though no major waterlogging was observed and suburban train services remained smooth. The IMD has predicted a cloudy sky with light to moderate rain for Monday as well.
The city’s civic authorities remain cautious, as torrential downpours earlier this month—particularly on August 19—had submerged rail tracks, grounded flights and flooded major roads.
Officials warn that fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal could bring additional spells of rain in the coming week.
Showers expected across Jharkhand, Arunachal
Jharkhand also endured a difficult weekend, with heavy rain battering multiple districts including Palamu, Garhwa, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Giridih. The Ranchi Meteorological Centre issued yellow alerts across 15 districts, warning of more rainfall through Tuesday.
Torrential downpours over the past two days have damaged homes, bridges and crops, while major rivers such as the Subernarekha and Damodar are flowing above danger levels. At least five people have died in rain-related incidents, officials said. The state has recorded 32% excess rainfall compared to normal since June.
Arunachal Pradesh is also in the grip of a wet spell, with widespread showers forecast till August 28. Districts such as Tawang, West Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri and Changlang are under yellow alert, with the IMD warning of localised flooding, waterlogging and landslides.
Conditions are expected to ease briefly by midweek before rains return in the western and southern parts of the state.
Rains lash J&K and Rajasthan
Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah, bringing normal life to a standstill. Continuous downpours triggered waterlogging in low-lying areas and heightened the risk of landslides along hilly roads.
Authorities appealed to people to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers and vulnerable slopes. Due to safety concerns, all government and private schools in Doda district were ordered shut. Roads including Bhaderwah-Bani-Basohli-Pathankot and Bhaderwah-Chamba were closed, leaving yatris stranded.
ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal confirmed that higher access points such as Padri Point and Guldanda Road will remain closed till further orders. “All our roads are open, except one road. Bhaderwah-Chamba Road has experienced landslides at 2-3 places. The road enforcement agencies have been deployed, and work is going on. The rest of the roads are open,” he added.
Further south, in Rajasthan’s Banswara district, river levels rose sharply following heavy rainfall. The Sangameshwar Temple was submerged in floodwaters, with devotees climbing to the temple’s upper sections to continue performing aarti.
(With PTI inputs)
From heavy showers in the northern hill states to steady rainfall along the western coast, weather officials have warned of possible flooding, waterlogging and travel disruptions in several districts through the week.
Forecast for the rest of the week
According to the IMD’s extended forecast, heavy rainfall is likely over Gujarat till August 30 and over Rajasthan till August 26, with eastern Rajasthan at risk of extremely heavy showers.
Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are also expected to experience widespread rain over the next few days.
Central states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha could see intermittent heavy rain, while the Northeast—including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura—remains on course for another week of significant precipitation.
Rains in Delhi & Mumbai
In the national capital, residents woke up on Monday to wet roads and overcast skies as moderate showers swept across areas such as ITO, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, India Gate and Safdarjung.
Heavy rainfall on Monday morning also hit Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO and the Yamuna riverfront, causing traffic snarls. In Gurugram, the showers led to waterlogging in several areas. The IMD has issued a “Heavy Rain” warning for Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana for today and tomorrow.
The IMD forecast a generally cloudy day with light to moderate rainfall and occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to stay below the seasonal norm, with the maximum near 31°C and the minimum around 22°C.
Relative humidity reached 100% on Sunday evening, amplifying the damp conditions. Despite the rain, Delhi’s air quality held steady in the “satisfactory” range, with an AQI of 63 recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board.
Mumbai, meanwhile, resumed its wet spell after a short pause. Intermittent showers on Sunday were reported in localities such as Dadar, Andheri, Borivali, Mulund, Lalbaug and Chembur, though no major waterlogging was observed and suburban train services remained smooth. The IMD has predicted a cloudy sky with light to moderate rain for Monday as well.
The city’s civic authorities remain cautious, as torrential downpours earlier this month—particularly on August 19—had submerged rail tracks, grounded flights and flooded major roads.
Officials warn that fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal could bring additional spells of rain in the coming week.
Showers expected across Jharkhand, Arunachal
Jharkhand also endured a difficult weekend, with heavy rain battering multiple districts including Palamu, Garhwa, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Giridih. The Ranchi Meteorological Centre issued yellow alerts across 15 districts, warning of more rainfall through Tuesday.
Torrential downpours over the past two days have damaged homes, bridges and crops, while major rivers such as the Subernarekha and Damodar are flowing above danger levels. At least five people have died in rain-related incidents, officials said. The state has recorded 32% excess rainfall compared to normal since June.
Arunachal Pradesh is also in the grip of a wet spell, with widespread showers forecast till August 28. Districts such as Tawang, West Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri and Changlang are under yellow alert, with the IMD warning of localised flooding, waterlogging and landslides.
Conditions are expected to ease briefly by midweek before rains return in the western and southern parts of the state.
Rains lash J&K and Rajasthan
Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah, bringing normal life to a standstill. Continuous downpours triggered waterlogging in low-lying areas and heightened the risk of landslides along hilly roads.
Authorities appealed to people to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers and vulnerable slopes. Due to safety concerns, all government and private schools in Doda district were ordered shut. Roads including Bhaderwah-Bani-Basohli-Pathankot and Bhaderwah-Chamba were closed, leaving yatris stranded.
ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal confirmed that higher access points such as Padri Point and Guldanda Road will remain closed till further orders. “All our roads are open, except one road. Bhaderwah-Chamba Road has experienced landslides at 2-3 places. The road enforcement agencies have been deployed, and work is going on. The rest of the roads are open,” he added.
Further south, in Rajasthan’s Banswara district, river levels rose sharply following heavy rainfall. The Sangameshwar Temple was submerged in floodwaters, with devotees climbing to the temple’s upper sections to continue performing aarti.
(With PTI inputs)
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