India braces for an active monsoon week as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in multiple regions. Several outlets also flag risks of waterlogging, transport disruption, and rough seas, especially near coastal areas.

The heaviest rain is expected to hit parts of the Himalayan belt and central India, while the east coast, the Western Ghats, and areas of Northeast India face additional alert for flash floods and landslides. News reports also highlight very heavy or extremely heavy rainfall forecasts for locations including Gujarat and Maharashtra, with Mumbai and nearby regions mentioned for intense showers. Delhi is reported to continue seeing light rain while other areas get heavier activity.

Across outlets, the broader monsoon pattern is consistent: rainfall persists through at least the coming days, with localized variations in intensity and wind speeds. IMD warnings extend to fishermen, with squally conditions cautioned over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Some reports note the southwest monsoon’s withdrawal from west Rajasthan around mid-September, though additional rain is still expected elsewhere even during retreat.