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IMD predicts widespread rainfall across India as monsoon stays active
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:04 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of extensive rain nationwide, indicating the monsoon remains vigorous.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its latest monsoon outlook, warning of widespread rain showers across the country over the coming days. The forecast notes that the monsoon trough remains well‑established, ensuring continued moisture influx from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
Meteorologists highlighted that several regions, from the western coast to the eastern plains, could experience moderate to heavy precipitation, with isolated bouts of intense downpours in some districts. The agency advised authorities to stay alert for potential flooding in low‑lying areas and to activate disaster‑response mechanisms where needed.
The IMD also cautioned that while the monsoon is active, temperature variations may occur, with cooler evenings in the north and humid conditions persisting in the south. Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and take preventive measures to safeguard life and property.
Meteorologists highlighted that several regions, from the western coast to the eastern plains, could experience moderate to heavy precipitation, with isolated bouts of intense downpours in some districts. The agency advised authorities to stay alert for potential flooding in low‑lying areas and to activate disaster‑response mechanisms where needed.
The IMD also cautioned that while the monsoon is active, temperature variations may occur, with cooler evenings in the north and humid conditions persisting in the south. Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and take preventive measures to safeguard life and property.