The meteorological department has issued red and orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rains in eastern and southern districts of Rajasthan for today and tomorrow. Our correspondent reports that heavy rains are continuing in many parts of the state, which has affected normal life.
In the last 24 hours, torrential rains were recorded in many parts of eastern Rajasthan. The maximum rainfall of 24 cm was recorded in Ramganjmandi of Kota district.
Due to waterlogging in Kota, the situation has become dire at many places and connectivity of villages has been cut off from the main roads. Heavy rains have also disrupted life in many parts of Jhalawar, Tonk, Bhilwara, Baran, Pratapgarh and Chittorgarh districts. The water level of Chambal river in Dholpur has crossed the danger mark. In view of the warning of heavy rains, leaves have been declared for schools in many districts.
According to the IMD, eastern Rajasthan is likely to experience isolated extremely heavy rainfall on July 28 and 29, while similar conditions are expected in parts of Gujarat and western Madhya Pradesh on July 28. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will continue to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days, with extended warnings in place for July 30 and 31 in eastern Rajasthan.
The northeastern states remain under high alert as well.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya for the next seven days. Meghalaya, in particular, is likely to see isolated extremely heavy rainfall on July 28.
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are forecasted to receive very heavy rainfall on August 2 and 3.
In the past 24 hours, extremely heavy rain (measuring 21 cm or more) was recorded at isolated locations in southeast Rajasthan, southwest Madhya Pradesh, north Gujarat, and Meghalaya.
Several other regions, including Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Mizoram, Assam, central Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall (ranging between 7 and 20 cm).
The Western Himalayan region, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, is also expected to receive significant rainfall from July 28 to 31, with adjoining plains likely to experience intense spells for the next two to three days.
Isolated very heavy rainfall is anticipated in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, and Bihar on July 28 and 29, as well as in western Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh on July 29.
Weather forecast for Delhi-NCR.
Meanwhile, in the national capital, the IMD has issued a forecast of generally cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning for the period of July 28 to 31.
On Monday, Delhi is expected to see maximum temperatures between 34°C to 36°C, with winds from the southeast at speeds of up to 15 kmph by evening.
A notable drop in temperature is expected on July 29 and 30, with maximums dipping to 29°C-32°C and minimums ranging between 23°C-25°C. The temperatures will be below normal by up to 5°C during this period, and the wind pattern will predominantly remain from the southeast with moderate speeds during the day and night.
By July 31, Delhi may see a slight reduction in rain intensity, with very light to light showers expected. Temperatures will range between 31°C to 33°C during the day and 24°C to 26°C at night, with continued cooler-than-usual conditions.