Overview
- Delhi is forecast to see light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms on Tuesday, with a higher chance of a night-time spell of rain accompanied by lightning that could disrupt commutes.
- Isolated very heavy showers are expected in hill, coastal and northeast regions including Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Assam and Meghalaya, raising short-term risks of waterlogging and reduced visibility.
- Rainfall activity is likely to remain active through the week with intermittent spells across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the peninsular states, and some areas may see gusty winds.
- The IMD says conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to begin withdrawing from parts of west Rajasthan around September 19, even as rain persists elsewhere.
- The season has been uneven with rainfall about 15% below normal through September 13, and authorities are urging residents and motorists to follow IMD updates, avoid nonessential travel during heavy spells, and take precautions in landslide-prone zones.