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Monsoon rains have reached their most intense and dangerous form in many major states of the country right now. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a strict warning for August 2, 2026, in a total of 13 major states of the country, ranging from light showers to torrential and heavy rains. During this period, the weather will remain completely changeable and in many areas, strong and stormy winds at the speed of 30 to 60 kilometers per hour are likely to blow, along with fierce lightning in the sky.

Meteorologists say that the western end of the monsoon trough is currently shifting southward from its normal position, while the eastern end is shifting northward. As a result, heavy rains have begun in many states of northwest and northeastern India.

The Himalayan states are facing the threat of torrential rains and landslides.

In the beautiful hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, continuous torrential rains are predicted to continue from August 1st to August 7th. The Meteorological Department has clearly warned that this continuous rain in the mountains can cause dangerous landslides at any time and mountain rivers can overflow. Talking about the plains, heavy rains are expected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh between August 3rd and 7th. Meanwhile, in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, continuous rains will begin from August 2nd and may continue uninterrupted for the entire week.

Latest situation in Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab-Haryana

According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, heavy rain is expected in eastern and western Rajasthan on August 1 and 2. Additionally, heavy rain is expected in many areas of Punjab and Haryana between August 2 and 4. The movement of monsoon clouds will bring a drop in temperatures, providing significant relief from the sticky heat and humidity, although waterlogging may be a serious problem in low-lying areas and plains. Monsoon showers will intensify in Delhi and surrounding areas from August 3. The IMD has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant during this inclement weather and strictly follow the guidelines issued by the administration.

It will rain throughout the week in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha.

The states of Central India are also expected to receive the special blessings of the monsoon. Western Madhya Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rainfall on August 1st, while districts in Eastern Madhya Pradesh will experience heavy rain from August 4th to 7th. A yellow/orange alert has been issued for Chhattisgarh from August 3rd to 7th, with thunderstorms and heavy rain. Furthermore, the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra is expected to experience severe weather between August 2nd and 5th, with light to heavy rain likely in many parts.

Strong alert for thunderstorm and lightning in Bihar, Jharkhand and Bengal

In eastern India, heavy rainfall is expected in Bihar between August 2 and 6. Strong winds of 30 to 50 kilometers per hour are also possible during this period. Meanwhile, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal will experience continuous rainfall for the next several days. A special alert has been issued for thunderstorms and lightning in Jharkhand, while extremely heavy rainfall is expected in many areas of West Bengal and Sikkim.

Northeast India faces a major threat of floods and landslides

Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will experience continuous torrential rainfall for the next seven days. Of these, the situation remains most concerning in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, where heavy rainfall could cause rivers to flow above the danger mark, inundating low-lying areas, and significantly increasing the risk of flooding.

Additionally, Gujarat, Saurashtra-Kutch, Konkan, Goa, and Central Maharashtra will experience torrential rains between August 1 and 3. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Gujarat alone on August 1, potentially leading to severe flooding in low-lying areas.

Heavy rain and strong winds threaten South India

Very heavy rainfall is forecast in southern Indian states such as Kerala, coastal and southern interior Karnataka. During this period, dangerous and gusty winds of up to 50 to 70 kilometers per hour are expected along the coasts. The weather will also be quite rough in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Due to high waves and rough weather, fishermen visiting the coasts of Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, and Konkan-Goa have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until August 6th.