New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in various parts of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Konkan Goa for Tuesday for July 16. Additionally, the weather agency has issued a red alert due to the expected intense rainfall in these states. Light rain is also anticipated to continue across Delhi-NCR throughout the week.Monsoon shifts Southward, intense rainfall expectedAccording to IMD officials, the monsoon has begun shifting southward, with coastal areas of Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Konkan Goa expected to receive over 20 cm of rainfall in the upcoming days.Alerts issued for Maharashtra and KeralaIMD has issued a red alert for Raigad and an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satar, and Kolhapur in Maharashtra. In Kerala, red alerts have been issued for Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, with an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts.Impact in Maharashtra and KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, the Kamwari River overflowed in the Bhiwandi area of Thane, causing water to enter homes in coastal areas. Many residents in the Sultania Gali area were displaced due to knee-deep flooding.Meanwhile, the IMD has also issued a red alert for the south interior and coastal areas of Karnataka for July 16. Heavy rains on Monday led to complete submergence of areas in villages such as Araga, Chendia, Iduru, and Toduru. Thunderstorms in the Kodagu district uprooted trees and electric poles.IMDs forecast for Delhi-NCRThe monsoon is shifting downward from today. IMD are issuing a red alert for coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Konkan Goa for the coming days. There may be more than 20 cm of rain there. Delhi-NCR will receive light rain in the coming days. There is no alert for Delhi.Continued impact across IndiaWith heavy rains persisting across various states, instances of flooding have been reported, leading to disruptions in daily life and damage to property.The weather forecast predicts light to moderate rains continuing in parts of Delhi-NCR over the next six days, potentially causing traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters.
