The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that the southwest monsoon is expected to advance into parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. A yellow alert for rain has been issued for Himachal Pradesh on Friday, escalating to an orange alert for Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy rainfall has been affecting several regions, leading to disruptions, particularly in central northern Kerala. The southwest monsoon has also encompassed almost all of Odisha and Jharkhand, causing intense downpours. Similar weather patterns are anticipated in Northeast India for the next five days.
Other affected areas include Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Residents in these areas are advised to exercise caution and seek shelter in safe locations, avoiding trees and electrical equipment.