The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 9, while stating that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance over the remaining parts of north India within the next two to three days.
According to the IMD, the monsoon is expected to cover the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the north Arabian Sea, completing its advance across the entire country.
Several states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Konkan and Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala, are likely to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
Southwest monsoon likely to cover entire country soon
The IMD said the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) currently passes through Barmer, Jodhpur, Rajgarh (Churu district), Bathinda and adjoining areas.
Favourable atmospheric conditions are expected to help the southwest monsoon advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab over the next two to three days, bringing monsoon coverage across the entire country.
IMD weather tomorrow: States likely to receive heavy rainfall on July 9
The weather department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across several regions on July 9, including:
- Punjab
- Uttarakhand
- East Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat region
- Konkan and Goa
- Madhya Maharashtra
- Vidarbha
- Chhattisgarh
- Assam and Meghalaya
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Tripura
- Kerala and Mahe
- Coastal Karnataka
- South Interior Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Puducherry and Karaikal
Heavy rainfall may lead to localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic congestion and disruption to transport services in vulnerable locations.
Thunderstorm and strong wind warning for July 9
The IMD has also issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several states.
Wind speeds of 40–60 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph at isolated places, are likely over parts of:
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Northeast India
Residents have been advised to avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms and remain alert for falling branches, power disruptions and reduced visibility.
Low-pressure area continues to influence rainfall
According to the IMD, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh.
The system is expected to move north-northwestwards before curving towards Uttar Pradesh, continuing to draw moisture into large parts of central and northern India.
An offshore trough extending from south Gujarat to central Kerala, together with the monsoon trough stretching across northern India and a Western Disturbance, is also contributing to widespread rainfall activity.
Weather outlook for northwest India
The IMD expects:
- Widespread rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand through July 14.
- Fairly widespread rainfall across Punjab on July 9.
- Continued rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh.
- Heavy rainfall at isolated places in Punjab, Uttarakhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Very heavy rainfall is also likely over parts of Uttarakhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh during the coming days.
Rain to continue across western and southern India
Heavy showers are also expected across western and southern India.
The IMD has forecast:
- Heavy rain over Konkan and Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada.
- Heavy rainfall in Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall across Telangana, Rayalaseema, Lakshadweep and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
IMD advisory for residents
The weather department has urged residents to remain cautious during periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
People are advised to:
- Avoid waterlogged roads and flood-prone areas.
- Stay indoors during lightning and thunderstorms where possible.
- Secure loose outdoor objects that may be affected by strong winds.
- Check traffic and public transport updates before travelling.
- Follow the latest advisories issued by the IMD and local authorities.
