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**Headline: India Braces for Above-Average Rainfall in July, Flood Warnings Issued for Central and Northwest Regions**

**New Delhi:** While the monsoon has already brought relief to some parts of India, and caused flooding in others, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating above-normal rainfall for most of the country in July. The IMD is urging vigilance, particularly in central India, Uttarakhand, and Haryana, due to the heightened risk of flooding.

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated that central India and adjoining parts of the southern peninsula are likely to experience heavy rainfall. Specific areas of concern include eastern Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Vidarbha, Telangana, and parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra. “We need to closely monitor the catchment areas of rivers like Godavari, Mahanadi, and Krishna,” Mohapatra warned. The IMD’s models suggest a high probability of above-normal rainfall in the upper Mahanadi catchment area, encompassing Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

Uttarakhand and Haryana are also expected to receive substantial rainfall. “Several rivers flow southwards from Uttarakhand. We must be cautious for all river catchment areas, cities and towns in these regions,” Mohapatra added, noting the potential impact on areas including Delhi.

Conversely, the IMD anticipates below-normal rainfall in large portions of the Northeast, eastern India, and the southern peninsular region. Average maximum temperatures are expected to remain below normal across many areas of the country, although the Northeast, Northwest, East, and parts of the southern peninsula may experience higher-than-average temperatures.

Typically, India receives an average of 28 cm of rainfall during July. Mohapatra explained that the expected heavy rainfall pattern is often associated with the monsoon trough shifting south of its normal position and the formation of multiple low-pressure systems. An average of five low-pressure systems usually form in July and move in the west-northwest direction. Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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