RJ Kesari News Desk: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several states are likely to witness heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, while a few regions may continue to experience hot and humid conditions. The latest Weather Forecast indicates that monsoon activity will strengthen further over the next two days.

Southwest Monsoon Nears Complete Coverage

The IMD Weather Forecast states that weather conditions are favorable for the southwest monsoon to advance over the remaining parts of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and the North Arabian Sea. With this progress, the monsoon is expected to cover the entire country within the next couple of days, marking the full onset of the rainy season.

Low-Pressure System Continues to Influence Weather

A well-marked low-pressure area currently lies over northwestern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwestern Uttar Pradesh. Associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 9.6 kilometres above mean sea level, supporting widespread rainfall across central and northern India.

Meteorologists expect this weather system to weaken gradually, but it will continue to influence rainfall activity over several states during the next 12 to 24 hours.

Monsoon Trough Remains Active

The Monsoon Trough is currently stretching from southwestern Rajasthan to Bangladesh, passing through the low-pressure area, northern Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal.

Additionally, another trough extending from the northeastern Arabian Sea to Bangladesh remains active, enhancing moisture inflow and increasing rainfall intensity across many regions.

Meanwhile, the offshore trough continues along the west coast from South Gujarat to Kerala, while a Western Disturbance is also influencing weather conditions over the western Himalayan region.

Heavy Rain Alert for Several States

According to the latest IMD Weather Update, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over:

• Konkan & Goa
• Coastal Karnataka
• Gujarat
• Madhya Maharashtra
• Western Madhya Pradesh
• Southeastern Rajasthan
• Uttarakhand
• Parts of Himachal Pradesh
• Sub-Himalayan West Bengal
• Sikkim
• Northeastern States

Residents in these areas have been advised to remain alert due to the possibility of localized flooding, waterlogging, and reduced visibility during intense rainfall.

Light to Moderate Rain Expected in These States

The weather department has also forecast light to moderate rainfall across several other regions, including:

• Haryana
• Delhi-NCR
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Odisha
• Chhattisgarh
• Vidarbha
• Marathwada
• Telangana
• Interior Karnataka
• Rajasthan
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Himachal Pradesh
• Gangetic West Bengal
• Northeastern India

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds may also occur in isolated places.