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India Braces for Torrential Rains, Thunderstorms
19 Jul
Summary
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for many Indian states on Sunday.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim anticipate extremely heavy rain.
- Delhi-NCR is under a yellow alert with light rain and humidity.
As of Sunday, July 19, 2026, India is experiencing widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing significant alerts. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are specifically warned of potential extremely heavy rainfall in isolated locations.
Other regions expecting heavy to very heavy rain include Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, and West Uttar Pradesh are forecast to receive heavy rainfall.
Beyond precipitation, numerous states are alerted to thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. These conditions are expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and North Interior Karnataka. Delhi-NCR is under a yellow alert, predicting light rain with continued hot and humid weather.
Looking ahead, widespread rainfall is anticipated across the western Himalayan region, eastern and northeastern India, parts of central India, and the west coast. Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor IMD advisories and avoid hazardous locations.
