India's southwest monsoon is expected to regain significant strength over the coming days, bringing widespread rainfall to several parts of the country. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), North, Central, East and Northeast India are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, with isolated spells of very heavy rain between July 27 and August 1, 2026.
Meteorologists indicate that the current surge in monsoon activity is being supported by continuous moisture inflow from the Bay of Bengal, along with favourable atmospheric and oceanic conditions over the North Atlantic. These factors, together with active monsoon systems over the Indian region, are expected to enhance rainfall intensity across several states.
According to the IMD, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand are likely to witness widespread rainfall from July 27 to August 1. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi is expected to receive widespread showers between July 28 and July 31. Rainfall activity is also likely to remain active over East Uttar Pradesh from July 27 to August 1 and West Uttar Pradesh from July 28 to August 1, while East Rajasthan is expected to receive widespread rainfall between July 29 and August 1.
Eastern India is also expected to witness an active monsoon phase. The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Odisha on July 27, followed by heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 28. Gangetic West Bengal is also likely to experience isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall on July 27. Meanwhile, several districts of Bihar and Jharkhand are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the forecast period.
Central India is likely to remain one of the most active monsoon regions during the week. According to the IMD, East and West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha are expected to receive widespread rainfall from July 27 to August 1.
East Madhya Pradesh may witness heavy rainfall on July 27-28 and July 31, while West Madhya Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rain on July 28-29 and August 1, with very heavy rainfall possible on July 30 and 31. Chhattisgarh is expected to experience heavy rainfall on July 27 and again from July 29 to August 1, with isolated locations likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on July 27. In Vidarbha, heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast at several places between July 27 and July 30.
Northeast India to Witness Persistent Rainfall:
The monsoon is expected to remain active throughout the week across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The IMD has also warned of isolated spells of very heavy rainfall over parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura, particularly during the latter half of the forecast period.
Heavy Rain May Push Tomato and Onion Prices Higher:
FAQs:
1. Which states are under the latest IMD rain alert?
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall alerts for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh Weather, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and several Northeast states.
2. When will the active southwest monsoon continue?
The current southwest monsoon is expected to remain active from July 27 to August 1, 2026, bringing widespread rainfall across many regions.
3. Can heavy rainfall increase tomato prices?
Yes. Continuous heavy rainfall may damage tomato crops, reduce market arrivals and increase transportation problems, which can lead to higher tomato prices.
4. Will onion prices also be affected by the monsoon?
Yes. Excess rainfall may delay kharif onion harvesting, reduce supplies and create temporary price fluctuations in wholesale markets.
5. What advice has Khetivyapar given to farmers?
Khetivyapar advises farmers to monitor the latest IMD rain alert, maintain proper field drainage, avoid unnecessary irrigation during heavy rain and protect crops from waterlogging and fungal diseases.
