The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a cloudy sky in Delhi today, July 16. Light rains with thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the weather office has issued an orange alert for Kerala, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Rains in Gujarat
At least 62 talukas across Gujarat recorded widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours.
Kadana in Mahisagar district recorded 3 inches of rainfall, followed by Palanpur (two inches). Additionally, seven talukas received up to one inch of rain, and light to moderate showers were reported in other areas.
The IMD has forecast continued rainfall activity across the state, including in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
According to the forecast, both North and South Gujarat are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
Districts such as Banaskantha, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, Valsad, Sabarkantha, and Narmada have already seen significant downpours. However, the intensity of rainfall is expected to reduce after July 17.
A new spell of heavy rain is anticipated from July 26 to 30, as a fresh weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal.
Tamil Nadu weather update
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast rainfall in eight districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, offering some respite from the prevailing dry spell in many parts of the state.
According to weather updates, moderate rainfall is expected in four hilly and western districts — Nilgiris, Theni, Tenkasi, and Tiruppur.
These regions, known for their undulating terrain and forested areas, are likely to receive intermittent spells of rain throughout the day.
The RMC has advised local authorities in these districts to remain alert to the possibility of sudden showers, especially in elevated regions where landslides and waterlogging could occur. In addition to the above, light to moderate showers have also been predicted in parts of Coimbatore, Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari, and Tirunelveli. These districts, which often rely on monsoon rains for agricultural activities, may see isolated rainfall that could provide limited relief to farmers and help replenish groundwater in certain areas.
The weather office has attributed the expected rainfall to atmospheric disturbances and moisture-laden winds from the west and southwest.
While there is no indication of heavy rain or extreme weather at this stage, residents have been urged to take necessary precautions and stay updated with official forecasts.
Coimbatore and Tirunelveli, which have seen relatively dry weather over the past few weeks, may benefit from the light showers in terms of agricultural support and temperature moderation.
In coastal Kanniyakumari, sporadic rainfall could also help ease the humidity levels that have persisted in recent days.
With inputs from agencies
