The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the southwest monsoon is expected to reach parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. A yellow alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh for Friday, with orange alerts in place for Saturday and Sunday.
Several regions are experiencing heavy rainfall, causing significant disruption, particularly in central northern Kerala. The southwest monsoon has spread across almost all of Odisha and Jharkhand, leading to intense downpours. The weather forecast indicates similar conditions for Northeast India over the next five days.
Additionally, the Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh regions are also affected. Residents are urged to take precautions, find safe shelter, and avoid risks associated with the weather.