Weather tomorrow July 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and heavy downpours across large parts of the country on July 3 and July 4, with several states expected to witness intense monsoon activity. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Gujarat and the Konkan region, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds may affect northern, central and eastern India.ALSO READ: Why did Cristiano Ronaldo wear Portugal’s No. 21 jersey and get emotional after the win over Croatia? Heavy rain likely in North India Monsoon conditions remain active over the western Himalayan region, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall in several states.Himachal Pradesh According to IMD, Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive widespread rainfall on July 3, with isolated very heavy rainfall at some locations. Rainfall activity may briefly weaken on July 4 before picking up again over the weekend.ALSO READ: July 4 heatwave in US Speaking to ANI, IMD Himachal Pradesh head Shobhit Katiyar said the monsoon covered the entire state on July 1 and is expected to remain active for nearly the next 45 days. "Orange Alerts have been issued for Kangra district on July 2, 3 and 5. Orange Alerts have also been issued for Kullu and Mandi on July 6, Shimla on July 5 and 6, and Sirmaur on July 5 and 6," he said. Although no flash flood warning has been issued at present, Katiyar cautioned that districts placed under orange alert face an increased risk of landslides, mudslides and localised flash floods due to intense rainfall activity."As rainfall continues across the state over the coming week, water levels and flow in rivers and streams will continue to rise. We have advised people to stay away from rivers and seasonal nullahs during and after rainfall," he said. Kangra district is likely to witness continuous spells of heavy rain over the next few days, while Kullu, Mandi and Shimla are also expected to receive significant rainfall. Orange alerts have been issued for multiple districts, and authorities have warned of possible landslides, mudslides and localised flash floods in vulnerable areas.Uttarakhand Uttarakhand is expected to receive widespread rainfall on both July 3 and July 4. The IMD has also warned of isolated heavy rainfall, with very heavy rainfall possible in some areas, especially in hilly districts.Jammu and Kashmir Widespread rainfall is likely across Jammu and Kashmir on July 3, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph. Heavy rainfall is also expected in isolated locations. On July 4, rainfall activity may reduce slightly, with scattered showers forecast across the region.Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh weather Delhi, Haryana and Punjab are likely to experience scattered rainfall on July 3 and July 4, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. In Uttar Pradesh, scattered rainfall is expected across both western and eastern regions. Thunderstorms and lightning may accompany rain activity, especially on July 3. While widespread heavy rain is not expected over Delhi during these two days, intermittent showers could bring temporary relief from humid conditions.Madhya Pradesh under extremely heavy rain warning Central India remains one of the key monsoon hotspots this week.Madhya Pradesh The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across both eastern and western Madhya Pradesh on July 3 and July 4. Western Madhya Pradesh is likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated locations on both days. Moderate to intense lightning activity is also expected across the state.Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha Widespread rainfall is likely in Chhattisgarh, while Vidarbha is expected to receive rain on July 3. Thunderstorms and lightning may occur in several districts.Odisha and eastern India face intense monsoon activity Odisha Odisha is likely to remain among the wettest regions in the country on July 3 and July 4. The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated places during both days. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected.Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal Bihar may witness scattered rainfall on July 3 and July 4, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Jharkhand is expected to receive scattered rainfall on July 3 before rain activity intensifies later in the week. Gangetic West Bengal could witness heavy rainfall on July 3, while thunderstorms remain likely across several districts.Northeast India to continue receiving rain Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are expected to receive widespread rainfall on both days. Assam and Meghalaya may witness scattered rain, while isolated heavy rainfall is likely in some areas on July 3 and July 4.Heavy rain warning for Gujarat, Konkan and Maharashtra The west coast continues to remain under the influence of active monsoon conditions.Gujarat The Gujarat region is likely to witness widespread rainfall on July 3 and July 4. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall possible.Konkan and Goa Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across Konkan and Goa during both days. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert for waterlogging and local flooding.Maharashtra Madhya Maharashtra may witness heavy rainfall on July 3 and July 4, while Marathwada is likely to receive rain along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.South India weather forecast Kerala and Karnataka Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep are expected to receive widespread rainfall on July 3 and July 4. Heavy rainfall is likely in Kerala on July 4, while Coastal Karnataka may continue to witness heavy rain over several districts.Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds during the next two days. Heavy rainfall is also possible in isolated locations.Tamil Nadu Several parts of Tamil Nadu may receive scattered rainfall, with heavy showers possible on July 3 and July 4 in some districts.IMD advisory for residents The IMD has advised people living in heavy rainfall-prone regions, particularly hilly states and flood-sensitive districts, to remain cautious. Residents have been asked to: Avoid travelling near rivers, streams and seasonal nullahs during heavy rain. Follow local weather advisories and district administration alerts. Stay indoors during thunderstorms and lightning activity. Be alert to possible landslides and flash floods in hilly regions. With the monsoon remaining active across much of India, several states are expected to continue receiving significant rainfall through the first week of July.