New Delhi: Heavy rainfall is likely in several states across the country today. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain is forecast for Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi from August 14 to 19. Widespread rainfall is expected in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab on August 14 and 15.
Likelihood of Heavy Rain in UP
Heavy rainfall is expected in Eastern Uttar Pradesh between August 14 and 19. Western Uttar Pradesh may also witness heavy rain from August 14 to 17. Thunderstorms and lightning strikes are likely in Uttar Pradesh on August 14.
Weather in Hill States
Heavy rainfall is likely today in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand. Heavy rain is forecast for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and surrounding areas from August 14 to 19. Very heavy rainfall is possible in Himachal Pradesh on August 14, and similar conditions are expected in Uttarakhand on the same day.
Weather in Rajasthan
Rainfall is likely in Eastern Rajasthan on August 14, with the possibility of heavy rain in some areas. Rainfall activity is expected to remain limited in other parts of Rajasthan. The Meteorological Department has issued ‘Yellow’ and ‘Orange’ alerts for parts of south-eastern and eastern Rajasthan, predicting heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.
Weather in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Intense rainfall is likely in Western Madhya Pradesh on August 14, while heavy rain is also expected in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Very heavy rainfall is forecast for this region during August 15–16. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Chhattisgarh, accompanied by the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning.
Weather in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha
Rainfall is likely across a wide area in Bihar starting August 14, with heavy rain expected between August 14 and 17. Widespread rainfall is expected in Jharkhand, with the possibility of heavy rain on August 14. Very heavy rainfall is also likely in some areas. Widespread rainfall is expected in Odisha on August 14, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain. Heavy rainfall may continue in the state until August 16.
Weather in West Bengal and Sikkim
Widespread rainfall, including heavy spells, is expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on August 14. Gangetic West Bengal may also experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain in some locations. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are likely in Gangetic West Bengal, with wind speeds potentially reaching 40–50 km/h.
Weather in Northeast India
Rainfall activity is expected to remain intense across the Northeast. Widespread rainfall is likely across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Heavy rainfall is forecast for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya on August 14. Heavy rain is also likely in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected in several parts of the region.
Weather in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Heavy rainfall is likely in Madhya Maharashtra today. Scattered rainfall may occur in Marathwada and Saurashtra-Kutch, while rainfall activity is expected to continue across Gujarat.
Weather in South India
Rainfall is expected in Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe on August 14. Scattered rainfall may occur in some areas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Earlier, the Meteorological Department had also issued an alert for heavy rainfall.
