Heavy Rainfall Alert: Forecasts for Northwest India (July 29–30)

Date: July 29, 2025

As of late July, weather forecast models are signaling short-term heavy rain threats across various regions in Northwest India. Several states are likely to experience intense rainfall and thunderstorms over the next two days, especially in hilly areas and adjacent plains.

Rainfall and Thunderstorm Outlook

• East Rajasthan: Isolated very heavy rainfall on July 27 and 28.
• West Uttar Pradesh: Very heavy rain expected on July 28.
• Jammu & Kashmir: Isolated heavy rainfall likely on July 29 and 30.
• Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall between July 26 and 30.
• Uttarakhand: Continued rainfall through July 24 to 30.
• Punjab & Haryana: Isolated heavy showers on July 27 and 28.
• East Uttar Pradesh: Rain activity expected to persist from July 24 to 30.

Wider Regional Impact

Light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places across the Western Himalayan region, along with thunderstorm activity. Plains in Northwest India may also experience occasional thunderstorms and lightning during this period.

Safety Advisory

Residents in flood-prone or landslide-susceptible areas are advised to stay alert. Avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours, and follow local administration updates.

Stay Updated

Continue monitoring local weather bulletins and stay connected with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for real-time alerts and advisories.

Northwest India:
✓ Isolated very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan on 27th & 28th and West
Uttar Pradesh on 28th July.
✓ Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Jammu and Kashmir on 29th & 30th; Himachal
Pradesh, East Rajasthan during 26th-30th; Uttarakhand during 24th-30th;
Punjab, Haryana on 27th & 28th; West Uttar Pradesh during 25th-30th; East Uttar
Pradesh during 24th-30thJuly.
✓ Light/moderate rainfall at many places accompanied with thunderstorm,
lightning likely over Western Himalayan region and some places over the plains
during next one week.

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