NEW DELHI, 9 July 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a widespread rainfall alert as monsoon conditions intensify across much of the country.
Fueled by a combination of active weather systems—including a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal, a cyclonic circulation over South Gujarat, and an active monsoon trough—the country is likely to see significant precipitation over the coming days.
Rainfall activity is forecast to span across East, Central, West, Northwest, Northeast, and Southern India, with varying levels of intensity and distribution.
East & Central India: Brace for Extremely Heavy Rainfall
Regions such as East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal are under high alert. The IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) in East Madhya Pradesh today (July 9) as the low-pressure system moves west-northwestward through Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Rainfall Outlook (July 9–14):
State/Region Rainfall Type Dates Affected
East Madhya Pradesh Extremely Heavy July 9
Madhya Pradesh Heavy to Very Heavy July 9–14
Chhattisgarh Heavy July 9–10
Vidarbha Heavy July 9–10
Gangetic West Bengal Heavy to Very Heavy July 9
Jharkhand Heavy July 9
Odisha Heavy July 9, 13, 14
Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are likely throughout the week, with intense lightning risk today in East MP and Chhattisgarh.
Northwest India: Hill States and Rajasthan on Alert
The Western Himalayan region and surrounding plains are expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in Uttarakhand and East Rajasthan.
Rainfall Outlook (July 9–14):
State/Region Rainfall Type Dates Affected
Uttarakhand Very Heavy July 9
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand Heavy July 9–14
Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Heavy July 9–10
East Uttar Pradesh Heavy July 9–10
West Uttar Pradesh Heavy July 9–11
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh Heavy July 9–10
East Rajasthan Very Heavy July 11–12
West Rajasthan Heavy July 12–14
The region should expect moderate rainfall accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms, particularly in hilly areas.
West India: Gujarat, Konkan, and Maharashtra's Ghats in Focus
The cyclonic circulation over South Gujarat is fueling very heavy showers across western India, especially in Gujarat, Konkan & Goa, and the Ghats of Maharashtra.
Rainfall Outlook (July 9–13):
Region Rainfall Type Dates Affected
Gujarat Region Very Heavy July 9
Saurashtra & Kutch Heavy July 9, 12, 13
Konkan & Goa Very Heavy July 9
Ghat Areas of Maharashtra Very Heavy July 9
Marathwada Heavy July 9
Thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds up to 40 kmph are expected, with warnings in place for low-lying and flood-prone areas.
IMD Advisory
The IMD urges citizens in vulnerable regions to stay indoors during severe weather, avoid waterlogged areas, and follow advisories issued by local disaster management authorities. Farmers are advised to delay sowing or harvesting activities in flood-affected districts and secure stored grains and inputs.
As the monsoon strengthens further, authorities across states are gearing up for emergency response, monitoring flood-prone zones, and mobilizing relief resources.
