According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon remains active across large parts of India on Sunday, September 6, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to states including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The weather system also keeps eastern and northeastern regions on alert, while additional reporting notes severe disruptions, school closures, and red alerts in parts of Maharashtra and Delhi-NCR due to waterlogging and traffic congestion.
IMD Weather Alerts and Regional Forecasts
Central Delhi, North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Northeast Delhi, and Shahdara were placed under a red alert by the IMD’s nowcast until 1:30 pm on Sunday, which cautioned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in those sectors. A yellow alert was also issued for Delhi alongside nearby areas including Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida. The meteorological department stated that wet conditions will likely persist across the broader area, with fairly widespread precipitation anticipated in Delhi, Chandigarh, and Haryana.
West Uttar Pradesh is forecast to receive fairly widespread rain on Sunday, while East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see similar conditions from September 6 to 8 alongside isolated heavy spells. East Rajasthan is also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall on Sunday. In the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, heavy showers are likely in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Wind Speeds
Isolated locations across West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Gangetic West Bengal, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh and adjoining areas can expect strong winds reaching 30-40 kmph on Sunday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal could see stronger thunderstorms with winds reaching 40-50 kmph at isolated locations, according to the IMD.
Additional coverage from Down To Earth notes that coastal Karnataka, Telangana, and parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may experience wind speeds of up to 60 kmph during rough sea conditions. Meanwhile, northeastern states, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand are also likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.
Did You Know? The northern limit of the monsoon has reached parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, with conditions remaining favorable to cover the remaining parts of those regions within three days, as reported by Down To Earth.
Precipitation Trends and Extended Outlook
The wet spell is projected to persist into Monday, September 7, though the geographic scope of heavy downpours will experience a slight reduction. Uttarakhand, Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are slated to experience isolated heavy precipitation on Monday according to the IMD’s outlook.
Down To Earth reports that Mumbai and neighboring districts in Maharashtra witnessed persistent heavy rainfall, prompting a red alert and the precautionary closure of schools and colleges in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Pune. A landslide near Tunnel-2 on the Pune-Mumbai Link Road further disrupted traffic in that state, underscoring risks from saturated hill slopes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states are under heavy rain alerts according to the IMD?
The IMD has forecast heavy rain at isolated places in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, alongside eastern and northeastern regions such as Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
What specific alerts were issued for Delhi and the National Capital Region?
The IMD issued a red alert for Central Delhi, North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, Northeast Delhi, and Shahdara until 1:30 pm on Sunday. A yellow alert was also issued for Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida following fresh morning rain.
Will the heavy rain continue into Monday, September 7?
The rainy conditions are projected to persist into Monday, with forecasts indicating isolated heavy downpours across Uttarakhand, Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
How are local authorities responding to severe weather in other regions like Maharashtra?
According to Down To Earth, authorities in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Pune kept schools and colleges closed as a precautionary measure following a red alert for persistent heavy rainfall.
How are you planning your commute or travel amidst these widespread monsoon alerts?
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