A widespread monsoon surge has gripped large parts of India, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued rainfall and thunderstorms across the country until July 17. From the congested streets of Delhi-NCR to the coastal belts of the South, rain-induced disruptions have begun to impact transportation, livelihoods, and daily routines.
In the National Capital Region, relentless showers have turned key urban arteries into waterlogged zones, with traffic bottlenecks becoming a daily ordeal. Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram have reported submerged roads, stalled vehicles, and flooded residential colonies.
The IMD has cautioned residents about unsettled weather and high humidity levels, with temperatures forecast to range between 23°C and 36°C and moisture levels expected to peak at 95 percent.
The impact of the monsoon isn’t limited to Delhi alone. Northern and central states are in the path of heavy to very heavy rainfall. East Rajasthan, the hilly terrains of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and large parts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to witness intense downpours over the next several days.
Eastern and central regions, including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal, are also expected to be lashed by isolated but intense rainfall events. Meanwhile, on July 13, western states such as Gujarat, Goa, Central Maharashtra, and the Saurashtra region are predicted to receive localized heavy rain, as the monsoon system continues to intensify in those zones.
In the South, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are set to see a wet spell, with isolated heavy showers expected to continue through the week. Northeast India, too, will remain under a rain belt, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast for the next seven days.
Amid the shifting weather patterns, maritime warnings have been issued as sea conditions turn perilous. Fishermen have been strongly advised to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal until July 16 due to turbulent waters.
