The southwest monsoon has become fully active across several northern states of India. Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have severely disrupted normal life. Flood-related incidents have already claimed several lives, and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days, according to official forecasts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue in Bihar for the next two days. Districts such as Purnia, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, West Champaran, and Samastipur are likely to receive intense rainfall. Red and orange alerts have been issued for these regions due to the increased risk of flooding and waterlogging.
The IMD’s Chandigarh centre has also issued a warning for heavy rainfall over the next two days in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. On August 4, light to moderate showers were recorded in several parts of Haryana and Punjab, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall. According to IMD forecasts, the intensity of rain is expected to increase further from August 5, especially in northern and eastern Punjab, as well as northern, eastern, and southern parts of Haryana and Chandigarh.
Continuous rainfall has raised concerns about waterlogging in low-lying areas. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and move to safer locations if necessary. State governments have deployed relief and rescue teams to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
