Weather Department Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Several States

28-Jul-2026 08:03 PM

New Delhi. The surge in the intensity, density, and momentum of the Southwest Monsoon—which had been observed at the beginning of the current month (July) but had paused for a few days—has picked up pace again. The monsoon is receiving significant support from a low-pressure area and a deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, as well as from an overland cyclonic circulation.

Clear signs of a monsoon revival are emerging, and its reach is expanding. According to the Meteorological Department, states such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal are likely to witness vigorous monsoon rainfall. Southern states have not received adequate rainfall for a prolonged period, posing a threat to Kharif crops; however, the situation is now expected to improve.

Severe flooding has occurred in parts of states like Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra due to extremely heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department has predicted a likelihood of reduced rainfall in August, a forecast that has raised some concern.

The rainfall deficit has narrowed to 15 percent. In Central India, the deficit stands at just 3 percent, while in the northwestern states, it has come down to 8 percent. However, a rainfall deficit persists in the eastern and northeastern regions as well as the southern peninsula. A spell of torrential rain continues in Delhi-NCR, extending into Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. A weather system located in the coastal areas between Balasore (Odisha) and Canning (West Bengal) has moved towards the country's interior.