Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy showers on Monday, with Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad blanketed under thick clouds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, predicting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder in the region. The department has also warned of heavy rainfall and flood-like conditions in several districts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
According to IMD, a yellow alert signifies that citizens should remain cautious. Sudden weather changes and intense rainfall may disrupt daily life. Gurugram was placed under alert on Sunday, and the forecast indicates cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain continuing into Monday. Similar weather is expected in Faridabad and nearby areas.
Meteorologists say rainfall intensity across Delhi-NCR is likely to decrease gradually after August 25. However, cloudy conditions will persist until August 30, with chances of occasional drizzle. Authorities have advised residents to keep track of weather updates and take necessary precautions.
The IMD has predicted rainfall in Uttar Pradesh on August 25, 29, and 30, with isolated areas in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan likely to experience very heavy downpours on August 25. Districts such as Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Basti, Deoria, Ballia, Mau, Ghazipur, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, and Siddharthnagar are expected to receive thundershowers. In addition, Meerut, Bareilly, Mathura, Bijnor, Saharanpur, and Agra may also see intense rainfall.
Monsoon activity has revived in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the IMD to issue heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for 22 districts, including Gwalior, Chambal, Sagar, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram divisions. Other districts are also likely to witness thundershowers, lightning, and strong winds along with moderate rainfall.
Flood Concerns and Monsoon Trough Position:
Persistent downpours have caused rivers to swell in Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Sheopur, and Shivpuri, creating flood-like situations in low-lying areas. Relief teams have been placed on standby.
Weather experts highlight that the current monsoon trough extends from Bikaner, Jaipur, Gwalior, Prayagraj, eastern Madhya Pradesh, and Purulia up to the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, a western disturbance is active over North India at altitudes of 3 to 9.6 km, which is expected to shift northwestward and gradually weaken over the next 24 hours.
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