The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of intense monsoon activity across several parts of India, forecasting torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. The department has advised people and state authorities to remain alert due to the risk of flooding, landslides, and waterlogging.

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• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense monsoon activity across several states.
• The next 14 hours are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall in many regions.
• The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
• Wind speeds may reach up to 80 km/h in some areas.
• Heavy rainfall may lead to waterlogging, traffic disruption, uprooted trees, and power outages.
• Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand are expected to receive widespread rainfall throughout the week.
• Rainfall is also expected to intensify over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• Odisha is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall on 27 July.
• Jharkhand is expected to receive heavy rainfall, while rainfall activity will increase in Bihar.
• Widespread rainfall is also forecast over Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim.
• Hilly states have been warned about the possibility of landslides and sudden rise in river water levels.
• The IMD has advised farmers, travellers, and people living near rivers and coastal areas to remain cautious.
• People have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official weather advisories during adverse weather conditions.