The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain alerts for 19 states, warning of immense rainfall across large parts of the country.
Flash flood risk has been flagged specifically for Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected.
Gusty winds of up to 65 km/h are forecast in several regions, adding to the disruption risk alongside the rainfall.
The IMD has also warned of a moderate to high risk of landslides in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
The alerts are linked to a well-marked low-pressure area over northeast Madhya Pradesh and its neighbourhood, which is driving the current spell of heavy rain across the country.
The IMD warned of flash flood risk and heavy to very heavy rainfall across Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with the four states facing the sharpest impact.
Gusty winds of up to 65 km/h are expected in several regions alongside the rainfall, adding to the risk of disruption in the affected areas.
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are bracing for intense downpours along with thunderstorm and lightning warnings through the alert period.
Persistent wet spells are also expected to continue across Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal as the system moves through the region.
The IMD flagged a moderate to high risk of landslides in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir given the intensity of the forecast rainfall.
The alerts are linked to a well-marked low-pressure area positioned over northeast Madhya Pradesh and its neighbourhood, which is driving the current spell of heavy rain.
Delhi is also expected to see a change in weather conditions as the wider system moves across north India in the coming days.
Authorities in the affected states have been advised to remain on alert, particularly in low-lying and landslide-prone areas where the risk of disruption is highest.
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