Weather Forecast Today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an active monsoon day across several parts of the country on Saturday, July 12, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning likely over many northern, eastern and northeastern states.
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While states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Assam remain under heavy rainfall warnings, Delhi is not under any rainfall alert. The national capital is expected to witness mostly cloudy skies with temperatures rising slightly.
Here's a state-wise IMD weather forecast for July 12.
Delhi weather today
Delhi is expected to remain rain-free, with the IMD issuing no rainfall alert for the national capital.
"Mostly cloudy skies are expected to persist for the next few days," said an IMD official.
According to the weather department, the maximum temperature is likely to remain between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.
Jammu and Kashmir weather today
Fairly widespread rainfall is likely across Jammu and Kashmir, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in some areas. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph (gusting up to 60 kmph) may also occur.
Himachal Pradesh weather today
Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers expected across several districts. The active monsoon spell is expected to continue through the coming days.
Uttarakhand weather today
Heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand on Saturday. The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms and lightning, and residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert due to the possibility of localized flooding and landslides.
Punjab weather today
Punjab is expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in some places.
Haryana weather today
Several parts of Haryana are likely to witness rain, with isolated heavy showers expected during the day.
Uttar Pradesh weather today
East Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rainfall, while western parts of the state may witness isolated to scattered showers.
Rajasthan weather today
Both East and West Rajasthan are expected to receive isolated rainfall, with thunderstorms possible in some districts.
Madhya Pradesh weather today
East Madhya Pradesh is likely to experience scattered rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. West Madhya Pradesh may receive light to moderate rain in isolated places.
Chhattisgarh weather today
Scattered rainfall is likely across Chhattisgarh, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in some districts under the influence of the active southwest monsoon.
Bihar weather today
Bihar is expected to receive widespread rainfall, with very heavy rainfall likely in isolated areas. Residents have been advised to stay cautious in low-lying regions.
Jharkhand weather today
Heavy rainfall is likely over several districts of Jharkhand. Thunderstorms and lightning may also accompany the rain.
West Bengal and Sikkim weather today
Gangetic West Bengal is expected to receive heavy rainfall, while Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim may witness very heavy rainfall in isolated places.
Odisha weather today
Heavy rainfall is likely across several districts of Odisha, with thunderstorms and gusty winds also expected in isolated areas.
Assam and Meghalaya weather today
Assam and Meghalaya are likely to witness widespread rainfall, with very heavy rainfall expected in isolated places. The IMD has warned that rainfall intensity may remain high in both states.
Arunachal Pradesh weather today
Widespread rainfall is expected across Arunachal Pradesh, with isolated heavy showers likely.
Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura weather today
These northeastern states are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms expected during the day.
Maharashtra weather today
Konkan and Goa are expected to witness widespread rainfall, while Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada are likely to receive scattered showers. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also possible over Vidarbha.
Gujarat weather today
The Gujarat region, including Saurashtra and Kutch, is likely to witness isolated to scattered rainfall.
Kerala weather today
Kerala is expected to receive widespread rainfall, particularly over coastal districts, as monsoon activity remains active.
Karnataka weather today
Coastal Karnataka is likely to witness widespread rainfall, while North Interior and South Interior Karnataka may receive scattered showers.
Tamil Nadu weather today
Scattered rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, with isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds possible in some districts.
Telangana weather today
Several districts of Telangana are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall during the day.
Andhra Pradesh weather today
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may witness isolated showers. However, the IMD has also warned of heatwave conditions in isolated pockets despite the monsoon activity. Rayalaseema is expected to receive isolated rainfall.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands weather today
Widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely across the islands.
Lakshadweep weather today
Lakshadweep may receive isolated rainfall along with thunderstorms in some areas.
IMD advisory
The IMD has advised residents in states under heavy rainfall warnings to remain alert for waterlogging, localized flooding and reduced visibility during intense showers. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds are also expected in several regions, while fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Arabian Sea and parts of the Bay of Bengal due to rough sea conditions.
