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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Bay of Bengal System Set to Reignite Monsoon, IMD Issues Alert for 22 States as Storms and Flood Risk Loom Over Next 60 Hours",
  "summary": "The IMD has flagged the next 60 hours as critical, issuing alerts for heavy rain, strong winds, lightning and flooding across 22 states. A developing low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to reactivate the monsoon, with eastern and northeastern India likely to be hit hardest.",
  "content": "Monsoon activity has slowed across large parts of the country over the past few days, leaving skies overcast in many places without the rain that usually follows. The India Meteorological Department has now flagged the next 60 hours as a critical window for weather nationwide. A low pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal, and systems like this typically pull in fresh moisture as they move inland, giving the monsoon renewed strength. That is why forecasters believe the monsoon is set to regain momentum in the coming days. The impact will not be limited to rainfall alone: several states could see strong winds, thunderstorms with lightning, flash floods, waterlogging and landslides in hilly terrain, since slopes in hill regions are often already loosened by earlier spells of rain. This phase, arriving in the second fortnight of July, is expected to be one of the most active stretches of the season, which means regions that have been battling heat and humidity for days could see conditions change rapidly. That relief, however, will come with its own risks, and areas along riverbanks, hill districts and cities prone to urban flooding will need both administrations and residents to stay extra alert.\n\nAlert issued for 22 states, east and northeast India brace for the worst\nThe IMD has issued alerts of varying intensity for heavy rainfall, thunder and strong winds across 22 states. Eastern India and the northeastern states are expected to bear the brunt of the system. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are likely to see a fresh spell of heavy rain beginning July 17. In contrast, northwestern states such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan are not expected to receive very heavy rainfall over the coming days, though sudden shifts in weather and gusty winds could still catch residents off guard. Continuous rain in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and the northeastern states is also raising the risk of flooding and waterlogging, prompting the IMD to repeatedly advise local administrations and the public to exercise caution. Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are being treated as the states facing the highest risk, largely because their rivers and hill slopes are already considered vulnerable.\n\nLooking at the nationwide picture, it is clear that the next phase of the monsoon is set to bring major disruption. While eastern and northeastern India can expect heavy downpours, several parts of western and southern India are forecast to receive below normal rainfall. In other words, this monsoon spell will not treat the whole country the same way, and the picture will vary sharply from region to region. Weather scientists note that the system forming over the Bay of Bengal will shape the monsoon's track over the coming days, effectively deciding which states get the bulk of the moisture-laden winds.\n\nBetween July 15 and 20, the IMD expects heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh, 22 states in all. A warning has also been issued for strong winds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour along with lightning in some areas, raising the danger for anyone working outdoors or in open fields.\n\nDelhi-NCR to stay cloudy, but rain remains elusive\nIn Delhi and the surrounding NCR region, the monsoon's pace continues to lag. The IMD says the sky will remain partly cloudy from July 15 to 19, but widespread rainfall is not expected during this window. The maximum temperature on July 15 is likely to hover around 38 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius. Weather conditions are expected to stay largely similar on July 16. Between July 17 and 19, cloud cover will persist, but the chances of actual rainfall remain very low. As a result, residents of Delhi-NCR are unlikely to get complete relief from the heat and humidity for now, meaning clouds overhead may not translate into rain any time soon.\n\nUttar Pradesh under a double alert for heavy rain and storms\nWeather in Uttar Pradesh is set to change quickly. The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms across several districts, including Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Bahraich, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Barabanki, Lucknow, Raebareli, Kanpur, Etawah, Jalaun, Banda, Agra, Auraiya and Hamirpur. Winds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour are likely in Prayagraj and its surrounding areas. In the state capital Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 29 degrees Celsius. Farmers and people working in open areas have been advised to take extra precautions, since a combination of strong winds and lightning poses the greatest danger to those out in the fields.\n\nBihar's Seemanchal region faces heavy rain, flood risk in several districts\nThe monsoon is showing renewed activity in Bihar. The IMD has issued a warning for extremely heavy rainfall in Araria and Kishanganj. Moderate to heavy rain is also expected in several other districts, including Samastipur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, East and West Champaran, Katihar, Purnia, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, Banka and Begusarai. Continuous rainfall could push up river water levels and cause waterlogging in low lying areas, a recurring challenge for the Seemanchal districts every year. Patna, Gaya and Nalanda, however, are expected to see relatively normal weather, showing that even within the state the impact will not be uniform.\n\nWest Bengal feels the Bay of Bengal's direct impact\nWest Bengal is expected to see the most intense monsoon activity of all, largely because the state sits right on the edge of the Bay of Bengal. The Alipore weather office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kolkata and most districts of south Bengal. A yellow warning is in effect across several parts of the state, with wind speeds likely to touch 50 kilometres per hour. Heavy rain is also expected in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, hill and foothill districts that are also considered sensitive to landslides. Continuous rainfall raises the risk of waterlogging in low lying areas and flood-like conditions in some places, meaning the state administration will need to step up monitoring along riverbanks and low lying zones.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe next 60 hours call for caution, especially in states already under alert for heavy rain and storms.\n\n• Across India: Alerts covering 22 states could delay road and air travel, so check weather updates before setting out.\n• In Bihar and West Bengal: Rising river levels and waterlogging in low lying areas mean residents of Seemanchal and south Bengal should stay cautious.\n• In Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir: With a fresh spell of heavy rain starting July 17, hill travellers should factor in landslide risk before planning trips.\n• In Uttar Pradesh: Farmers and people working in open fields should stay alert given the warning for strong winds and lightning.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Why are the next 60 hours being called so critical?\nA low pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal is set to reactivate the monsoon, raising the risk of heavy rain, storms and lightning across 22 states.\n\n2. Which 22 states have an IMD alert in place?\nThey are Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh.\n\n3. How long is Delhi-NCR expected to wait for rain?\nThe sky will stay partly cloudy from July 15 to 19 with little chance of widespread rain, and the maximum temperature on July 15 is expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius.\n\n4. When will heavy rain begin in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir?\nThese states are likely to see a fresh spell of heavy rain starting July 17.\n\n5. Which districts in Bihar face the highest risk?\nAraria and Kishanganj have a warning for extremely heavy rainfall, while Samastipur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, East and West Champaran, Katihar, Purnia, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, Banka and Begusarai are expecting moderate to heavy rain.\n\n6. How strong are winds expected to be in West Bengal?\nWind speeds could reach up to 50 kilometres per hour, alongside heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast for Kolkata and most districts of south Bengal.\n\n7. Which states are considered at the highest overall risk?\nOdisha, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are being treated as the states facing the greatest risk.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/bay-of-bengal-men-banega-naya-sistama-agale-60-ghnte-ahama-22-rajyon-ko-bhari-barisha-andhi-ka-imd-alarta-7780",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-15",
  "tags": [
    "Monsoon Alert",
    "IMD Alert",
    "Bay of Bengal",
    "Heavy Rainfall",
    "Flood Risk",
    "Lightning Warning",
    "Uttarakhand Rain",
    "West Bengal Weather"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}