The monsoon season usually arrives in July and continues through September, bringing relief with cooler temperatures and occasional heavy rainfall. Giving much respite from the scorching heat, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to heavy rains for the next week. According to the weather department, the rains are likely to lash over the northern region for the next few days.Meanwhile, the IMD has also predicted heavy rains over several parts of Uttarakhand and some isolated parts of the Kumaon region. Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Pauri districts will also witness rain spells.Himachal Pradesh will see light to moderate rain in several parts for the next 48 hours, according to IMD. Thunders and lightning are likely in most places. According to the reports, the heavy rains have disrupted vehicular movements in several areas of the state. Almost 115 roads have seen a pause in the movements of vehicles. The Shimla weather department has also issued an orange alert and asked people to stay indoors. West Rajasthan, East Uttar Pradesh has also been warned about heavy rainfall.Meanwhile, Maharashtras Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rains for the past couple of days, which has waterlogged several areas in the city, causing disruptions in local trains and life of people. The IMD has predicted more rain in the next three hours.#WATCH | Severely waterlogged streets and railway track in Chunabhatti area of Mumbai, as the city is marred by heavy rains pic.twitter.com/qdxk6yi8Hb— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024#WATCH | Maharashtra: Water accumulated at railway track, following heavy rainfall in Mumbai.(Visuals from Dadar Area) pic.twitter.com/lXH4qeHh5p— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024#WATCH | Pedestrians and vehicles cross heavily waterlogged streets at Kings Circle amid rains in MumbaiA commuter says, My car is stuck on the road. There is no point in blaming the government for the rains. The government is doing its job. pic.twitter.com/2v16Osb8NZ— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024Santacruz in Mumbai has witnessed 267.9 mm and Suburban Dahisar 181.5 mm rains. SevRainfall recorded over Mumbai during past 24 hours, 0830 hrs IST of yesterday-0830 hsr IST of today. @ndmaindia @moesgoi @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/AvpOCE8xm5— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 8, 2024CDOE (formerly IDOL) cancels all exams amid rainThe University of Mumbai has postponed all the exams of CDOE (formerly IDOL) scheduled in the first half from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, due to heavy rains. The new date for these exams will be July 13 now. Maharashtra | Due to the heavy rains, all the exams of CDOE (formerly IDOL) scheduled on 8th July in the first half from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, have been postponed. The new date for these exams will be 13th July: University of Mumbai pic.twitter.com/zhGIiIhRPY— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024According to IMD, people will not see any relief in rains in the coastal line of Mumbai. Light rains will also be experienced in eastern areas. Though Delhi has got a respite from rains after the scorching heat, it will witness more rains over the next few days. Meanwhile, the department has people to take precautions and stay indoors only if necessary.
