Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in several parts of the country on Saturday as the India Meteorological Department expanded its warnings for multiple states. While Mumbai remained under the impact of intense monsoon showers, the IMD heavy rain alert now extends to Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, West Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Himachal Pradesh. The weather department has attributed the widespread rainfall to a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal, which is expected to keep the southwest monsoon active for the next few days.
IMD heavy rain alert issued for western and central India
The IMD heavy rain alert predicts isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Konkan, the Gujarat region, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Madhya Pradesh through the first week of July. The department also said the southwest monsoon is likely to advance into more parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan over the next four days.
According to the IMD, the active monsoon phase could continue across central India until at least the middle of next week, increasing the risk of flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
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IMD heavy rain alert continues as Mumbai struggles with disruptions
Mumbai remained among the worst-hit cities under the IMD heavy rain alert, with fresh incidents reported across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. In Thane, an autorickshaw driver sustained minor injuries after a tree collapsed onto his vehicle during heavy rainfall.
The city has witnessed waterlogging, traffic congestion, delays in suburban rail services, and multiple incidents of fallen trees and road cave-ins over the past two days. Authorities have urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel until weather conditions improve.
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IMD heavy rain alert extends to Himachal and Delhi
The IMD heavy rain alert also covers parts of Himachal Pradesh, where an orange warning has been issued for several districts on July 6 and 7. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Mandi, Sirmaur, Chamba, and Kangra, with the wet spell likely to continue until July 11.
In the national capital, light to moderate showers brought some relief from high temperatures on Saturday. The IMD expects intermittent rain and gusty winds to continue in Delhi over the coming days, although the city is not currently facing the extreme rainfall forecast for western India.
As the southwest monsoon strengthens further, the IMD heavy rain alert remains crucial for residents across multiple states. Authorities have advised people to monitor official weather updates and follow local advisories, particularly in regions vulnerable to flooding and landslides.
