Heavy rainfall forecast for north, central, and east India
Heavy rainfall forecast for north, central, and east India
IN · Published Sep 3, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across north, central, and east India over the next few days due to a well-marked low-pressure area over north-east Madhya Pradesh.
East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar are expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall on 2 September, while West Uttar Pradesh will experience similar conditions from 3-4 September.

Impact & Risks

The IMD has issued a low to moderate flash flood risk for watersheds in east Madhya Pradesh and east Uttar Pradesh, including cities like Jabalpur, Rewa, Prayagraj, and Mirzapur. Saturated soils and low-lying areas may experience surface runoff and inundation. Extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm has already been recorded in isolated areas of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal, which could lead to localised flooding and disruptions in these regions.

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