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**Headline: Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued Across India as Monsoon Intensifies**
**New Delhi:** The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread heavy rainfall warnings for much of India over the next several days, attributing the conditions to an active monsoon trough and the presence of a low-pressure area.
The low-pressure area over northwest Rajasthan has weakened and shifted towards the Pakistan-Rajasthan border. Meanwhile, a depression near Prayagraj in southeastern Uttar Pradesh is expected to move towards southern Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh in the next two days, bringing significant rainfall to the region.
“Northwest India, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, are bracing for heavy rainfall,” stated an IMD spokesperson. “Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan can expect heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall, from July 18th to 23rd.”
Southern, eastern and central India are also experiencing an active monsoon. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala and Karnataka from July 18th to 20th. Madhya Pradesh is forecast to receive heavy rainfall today and tomorrow.
Northeastern India, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura, are under a heavy rainfall alert from July 18th to 22nd, with Meghalaya facing the possibility of very heavy rainfall on July 19th. Western India’s Konkan and Goa regions can anticipate heavy rainfall from July 18th to 23rd, while the ghat areas of Maharashtra are likely to experience rainfall from July 20th to 23rd. Strong winds are also predicted across the southern peninsular India over the next five days.
The IMD has advised residents in all affected regions to exercise caution and stay informed about local warnings.
**Delhi Experiences Rainfall, Yellow Alert Issued**
Delhi experienced rainfall in several parts on Thursday night. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for the city. The maximum temperature was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal, while the minimum temperature was 25.2 degrees Celsius. The forecast for Friday includes generally cloudy skies with rain, with temperatures expected to hover around 35 and 25 degrees Celsius.
**Heavy Rains Lash Uttar Pradesh, Rivers Swell**
Active monsoon conditions have led to heavy rainfall in many parts of Uttar Pradesh over the past 24 hours. Widespread rainfall in catchment areas has caused a rise in the water levels of major rivers in the state. According to the weather department, Prayagraj, Ballia, Bareilly, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, and Barabanki are among the districts that have received above-average rainfall. The state capital, Lucknow, recorded 5.8 millimeters of rainfall on Thursday. Several areas, particularly in the southern parts of the city, experienced traffic disruptions due to strong winds, heavy rain, and waterlogging. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Prayagraj, Banda, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Mahoba districts for Friday and Saturday. A similar warning has been issued for 10 other districts, including Kanpur, Mathura, and Agra.
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