Rainfall Like Never
I live in India and I got to know and see that the rainfall which is taking place right now, in the monsoons, has never been so heavy in India’s past.
The places in the most deserted region of India are completely flooded, whereas the places on the Eastern side, which are the most affected by heavy rainfall and floods, are right now experiencing famines and droughts. The farms are completely dried, and no food supply is available. People are dependent on water only from rivers and ponds, which are distributed throughout the whole village or city. The highest affected area in the east is Bihar.
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As of July 16, 2025, India is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall in several regions, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting continued monsoon activity.
Current Rainfall Status & Forecasts
- Maharashtra: Increased rainfall activity across the state, including Pune and its ghat areas. Tamhini Ghat recorded 190mm and Shirgaon 112mm in 24 hours ending July 15, 8:30 am. Heavy rainfall was also reported in Nashik, Dhule, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, Kolhapur, and Sindhudurg. Pune city is expected to have generally cloudy skies with light rain on July 16. Mahabaleshwar, Ganganbawada, Radhanagari, Shrivardhan, Mhalsa, and Mangaon also saw significant rainfall.
- Rajasthan: Widespread heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption across multiple divisions, including Kota, Bharatpur, Jodhpur, and Jaipur. Mangrol (Baran) received the highest rainfall at 180 mm. Educational institutions in Jodhpur and Pali declared holidays due to adverse weather. Train services were affected in the Pali-Marwar and Bomadanda stations due to waterlogging and sand washout. Flood-like conditions were experienced in several localities in Pali City. The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bharatpur, Jaipur, and Ajmer divisions for the next 24 hours.
- Odisha: The IMD has forecast widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts until July 19. A red alert for extremely heavy rainfall (exceeding 200 mm in 24 hours) was issued for Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh. There’s a warning for flash floods in rivers and urban flooding in some towns. Squally weather conditions are also expected along Odisha’s coastline, with fishermen advised to avoid venturing into the sea.
- North Bengal (Darjeeling): Incessant rainfall has triggered multiple landslides across districts in Darjeeling, causing damage to houses and infrastructure. No casualties have been reported, and relief operations are underway. Light to moderate rainfall is expected for the next few days due to strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal.
- Bihar: After a brief lull, the monsoon is expected to pick up pace, though the state is likely to experience below-normal rainfall in July. An alert for very heavy and heavy rainfall was issued for Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, and Lakhisarai. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected in 13 southern districts, including Patna.
- Mumbai: The city is experiencing typical monsoon conditions with intermittent rain and breeze. Moderate to heavy rain is expected in the early days of the week, gradually decreasing towards the weekend.
- New Delhi: The city is experiencing warm and wet conditions with patchy rain throughout the day. The monsoon season is actively influencing the city’s weather patterns, bringing periodic rainfall.
- Kolkata: A Typical monsoon day with patchy rain and high humidity. Moderate rain is expected on July 14, making it the coolest day of the week, with chances of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Flood-related Information:
- Pune: Increased water discharge from Mulshi, Pavana, and Khadakwasla dams has led to alerts in areas along the Mula, Pavana, and Mula-Mutha rivers. Civic administrations are monitoring water levels in flood-prone areas.
- Nagpur, Bhandara, and Gondia: Flash flood warnings have been issued due to a cyclonic circulation. While some areas received light rainfall, earlier heavy rains (over 200mm in Nagpur) caused significant crop loss and disruption.
- West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stated that the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is releasing water, causing floods in Bengal. District administrations have been asked to stay alert, establish relief camps, and ensure adequate food and medical supplies.
Reports are live 24x7 till the rainfall starts. Many people flew along with the water, and many have died due to currents from the electric poles. The government must take action against this disaster and prevent people from dying recklessly. It is cloudy everywhere, and day by day, many people are suffering. I am here to report to you more about daily disasters. Probably, my next article will be on the basis of the earthquakes in Delhi NCR.
