IMD Forecast: Gujarat, Rajasthan Brace for ‘Exceptionally Heavy’ Rain, Thunderstorms in Delhi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather forecast for Monday, September 8, 2025, predicting a day of strong yet erratic weather activity across the countryThe human cost of recent flooding is still glaringly apparent on the streets of the nation's capital, even as many areas prepare for thunderstorms and intense rains.

What is Delhi’s weather today?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms with rain in Delhi on Monday.

• Maximum temperature: Around 35°C
• Minimum temperature: Close to 24°C
• Relative humidity: Already high at 80% on Sunday evening

While Sunday saw mostly dry conditions across Delhi-NCR, scattered showers did occur. The Ridge recorded 5.7 mm rainfall, Mayur Vihar received 16 mm, and Pitampura logged 1.5 mm.

At the same time, life remains disrupted near the Yamuna, where the water level stood at 205.56 metres, just below the 206-metre evacuation mark. Families displaced by the floods continue to live in makeshift tents near Shastri Park Metro, struggling with damp bedding, minimal belongings, and improvised shelter.

“This is all that is left,” said Kamlawati, a flood-hit resident, pointing to a small polythene bag inside her tent.

Which Northern States are on alert?

• Rajasthan & Gujarat: After Sunday’s downpour, heavy to very heavy rain is forecast, with warnings of flash flooding in some areas.
• Uttarakhand: Under heavy rainfall alert today, raising concerns about landslides and road blockages.

Central and Western India

• Gujarat: Likely to experience very heavy to exceptionally heavy rainfall, making it one of the hardest-hit states.
• East Madhya Pradesh: Forecast includes isolated heavy rain.
• Marathwada, Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh: Thunderstorms with lightning are expected.
• Konkan & Goa: Also bracing for thunderstorms and lightning.

How will Eastern and Northeastern states be affected?

• Odisha: Faces isolated heavy rainfall.
• Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: IMD predicts thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds.
• Northeast (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, etc.): Likely to see widespread thunderstorms with lightning.

What’s in store for Southern India?

• Kerala & Mahe, Tamil Nadu: Likely to get thunderstorms with gusty winds.
• Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Both states may witness lightning, gusty winds, and even strong surface winds.
• Interior Karnataka: Set for thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds.

Gujarat coasts & Arabian Sea: IMD warns of squally conditions, with winds at 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph. Fishermen are advised against venturing into rough seas.

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