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**Summary:**

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states in India, including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh for July 1st. Orange alerts have been issued for some districts in Himachal Pradesh due to already heavy rains. While Delhi experienced a temperature drop and rainfall, a yellow alert is in place for surrounding NCR areas. The IMD predicts above-normal rainfall for July and warns of potential flooding in several regions. Hot and humid weather is expected in southern parts of the country.

**News Article:**

**India Braces for Heavy Rainfall, IMD Issues Alerts Across Multiple States**

**New Delhi, July 1, 2024** – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states across India today, prompting authorities to issue alerts and prepare for potential flooding.

The IMD has predicted intense rainfall in isolated locations in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh. An orange alert is in effect for several districts in Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rains have already caused disruption. Districts including Sirmaur, Mandi and Kangra could expect thunderstorms and lightning

Residents in East Rajasthan, East Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Konkan and Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra should also be prepared for heavy rainfall.

Delhi experienced a significant temperature drop on Monday due to rainfall, though there is no alert in place for the capital city today, surrounding areas in the Delhi-NCR region, including Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Faridabad, and Gurugram, are under a yellow alert.

The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall for the month of July, building on the 8.9% surplus in rainfall during June. This aligns with the weather office’s earlier predictions of an above-normal Southwest Monsoon season.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with state governments to ensure preparedness,” an IMD spokesperson stated. The department has warned of potential flooding in Uttarakhand, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, parts of east-central India, and parts of Maharashtra.

In Maharashtra, a yellow alert has been issued for Nagpur, Wardha, Gadchiroli, Nadhik, Thane, and Pune, with heavy rainfall expected in Konkan-Goa and the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra. Mumbai is expected to have partly cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rainfall.

Bengaluru’s regional Met Department has issued a yellow alert for Shimoga, Haveri, Gadag, and Belgaum, warning of rainfall and strong winds.

Citizens are advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe during the anticipated heavy rainfall.

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