IMD's Weather Highlights For July 8
IMD Weather LIVE Updates: Rain lashed parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday, bringing down the temperature. Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to batter Odisha, Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and East Rajasthan. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that due to the formation of a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal, showers are likely at most places.
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Monsoon continues to wreak havoc, especially in the hill states, leading to landslides and significant loss of lives. Amidst this, the Weather Body has sounded red and orange alerts in multiple states, urging residents to take necessary precautions while stepping out. A warning has been issued against torrential rains for the Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India during the next 6-7 days.
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Moreover, over the next 24 hours, intense rain activity will be witnessed over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, West and East Uttar Pradesh. As monsoon becomes active across the country, IMD has also predicted rainfall to lash South Interior Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe during 9th-12th, Coastal Karnataka during 7th-10th, and Telangana on 7th & 8th July.
Residents are advised to stay cautious and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from any rain-related incidents. Moreover, keep a close watch on IMD’s latest weather bulletin and take shelter in safe places. Avoid traveling if possible, and keep away from objects that conduct electricity.
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IMD Weather LIVE Updates:
IMD Monsoon Update
According to the IMD, the monsoon trough at mean sea level currently extends from Sri Ganganagar to Delhi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Jamshedpur, and the center of a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and its surrounding region, before stretching east-southeastwards into the northeast Bay of Bengal.
Forecast For South Peninsular India
Telangana: Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe: Isolated heavy rainfall.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal: Hot and humid weather conditions likely.
Delhi Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Rain As Monsoon Strengthens Grip
Delhi Weather Update: Delhi is set for a wet and humid week as the monsoon continues to strengthen its grip over the region. Frequent spells of light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, are expected throughout the day on Tuesday, July 8. The southwest monsoon trough currently passes through Sri Ganganagar, Delhi, Shahjahanpur, Churk, Daltonganj, and Midnapore. All these areas are expected to receive rainfall throughout the week.
Forecast For Northwest India: Rain To Lash Uttarakhand, Himachal & Other States
In the Northwest, Uttarakhand and East Rajasthan are expected to receive very heavy rainfall, while Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are also under similar warnings. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and both East and West Uttar Pradesh are likely to see isolated heavy rainfall, along with West Rajasthan.
UP: Rainfall Causes Waterlogging In Parts Of Moradabad
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging in parts of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh.
#watch | Uttar Pradesh | Rainfall causes waterlogging in parts of Moradabad. Visuals from Bholanath colony.A local resident says, "Nearly 15-20 houses have been immersed in water... This is drain water along with rain water that has caused waterlogging in the colony..." pic.twitter.com/gSJizlAeiZ
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2025
Rainfall Alert:
Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) very likely at isolated places over East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, interior Odisha on 07th July.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Heavy rain in Siwai village causes roadblockage and crop damage
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Heavy rain in Siwai village causes roadblockage and crop damage.
#watch | Chamoli, Uttarakhand: Heavy rain in Siwai village causes roadblockage and crop damage. pic.twitter.com/wgIYmggXyN
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2025
Low-Hanging Clouds Bring Light Rain, Relief From Delhi’s Heat And Humidity
#watch | Low-hanging clouds bring light rain and much-needed respite from hot and humid conditions in Delhi pic.twitter.com/omzxuppfRo
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2025
Uttarakhand: Rain Lashes Parts Of Rudraprayag City
#watch | Uttarakhand | Rain lashes parts of the Rudraprayag city. pic.twitter.com/QX4TDW30Aj
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2025
Rain Forecast For South India: Showers, Thunderstorms Expected Over Next 7 Days
Light to moderate rainfall is likely at many places over Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, and Telangana. Isolated to scattered rain, along with thunderstorms and lightning, is expected over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, and Rayalaseema over the next seven days.
