Weather conditions are set to deteriorate significantly across several states this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of the country. Meanwhile, the national capital, Delhi, appears poised to break long-standing rainfall records.

According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is highly likely across several states this week—spanning the Western Himalayan region (Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh) and the plains and central India (from Eastern Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh). Additionally, heavy rain is expected over the next two days in South India, specifically in Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and south interior Karnataka.

**School Closures in Madhya Pradesh**
Rainfall continued across several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. In Mandla, incessant rain has caused the Narmada River to flow above the danger mark, prompting heightened vigilance in riverside areas.

In Dindori, schools from nursery to Class 12 have been declared closed on Monday due to heavy rainfall conditions. A fresh, intense spell of rain is highly likely in the coming days, driven by the monsoon trough and a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal.

**Over 10 Rivers Near Danger Mark in Uttar Pradesh**
Continuous monsoon rains have raised river water levels in Uttar Pradesh. More than ten rivers in the state—including the Ganga, Yamuna, Sharda, and Saryu—are flowing near the danger mark. Rain is expected across the state on Monday; the IMD has issued a 'Red/Orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly in the Lalitpur and Mahoba districts.

**Yellow Alert for 20 Districts in Bihar**
The monsoon is fully active in Bihar, with rainfall recorded in various districts over the past few days. The IMD has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for rain in 20 districts of the state today. Along with rain, there is a likelihood of lightning strikes in these areas; therefore, people have been advised to stay safe.

**Warning for the next few hours**
In view of the changing weather conditions, the IMD has issued a fresh warning stating that storms, lightning, strong winds (40–60 kmph), and moderate rainfall are likely in certain states over the next few hours.

This warning applies to the following specific districts and regions:

**Meghalaya:** Orange alert issued for South Garo Hills and South West Khasi Hills.
**Chhattisgarh:** Bemetara, Bilaspur, Kabirdham, Mahasamund, and Mungeli.
**Madhya Pradesh:** Anuppur, Balaghat, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Dindori, Guna, Jabalpur, Mandla, Raisen, Sagar, Seoni, Shahdol, Umaria, and Vidisha.
**Uttarakhand:** Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, and Pithoragarh.

**Advisory from the Meteorological Department**
The Meteorological Department has urged people to remain alert. They advise against taking shelter under trees or weak structures, suggest checking road conditions before stepping out, and recommend avoiding travel unless necessary. Residents are also advised to strictly follow the instructions of the local administration.

**Situation in the national capital, Delhi**
It is noteworthy that the clouds have been particularly generous over the national capital, Delhi, this August. Delhi surpassed its average monthly rainfall quota within just the first eight days. Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, recorded 230.1 mm of rainfall during this initial eight-day period.

**Surpassing the average figure**
Based on data from 1991 to 2020, the Meteorological Department stated that Delhi's normal rainfall for the entire month of August is 226.8 mm—a figure that has been surpassed in just eight days this year. It is noteworthy that 98.7 mm of rainfall was recorded at Safdarjung during the 24 hours ending on Saturday, marking the highest single-day rainfall for August in the last two years. Prior to this, 107.6 mm of rain had been recorded in a single day on August 1, 2024. Delhi has been experiencing intermittent rainfall for four consecutive days.