Heavy rainfall continued to batter several parts of India on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across multiple states. From Delhi-NCR to Maharashtra, relentless showers have disrupted normal life, leading to waterlogging, flash floods, and weather-related incidents in several regions. In Maharashtra, the ongoing monsoon has triggered flash floods, swollen rivers, and building collapses in some areas. According to official data, 62 people have lost their lives and around 200 animals have died in rain and storm-related incidents in the state since June 1.IMD issues Red and Orange weather warnings for multiple statesThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued Red and Orange weather warnings for several districts across the country as thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall, and strong winds are expected over the next few hours.A Red Warning has been issued for lightning, thunderstorms with gusty winds of around 60 kmph, and heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour in several districts of Haryana and Delhi.In Haryana, the warning covers Faridabad, Karnal, Palwal, Panchkula, Panipat, Sonipat, and Yamunanagar.You Might Also Like:In Delhi, the Red Warning is in effect for Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, and West Delhi.The weather department has also issued Orange Warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of 40-60 kmph, and moderate rainfall (5-15 mm per hour) in several districts across multiple states.In Kerala, the alert has been issued for Ernakulam and Thrissur.In Uttar Pradesh, districts under the Orange Warning include Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Shamli.You Might Also Like:In Arunachal Pradesh, Lower Subansiri and Papum Pare are expected to witness adverse weather conditions.In Haryana, the Orange Warning covers Ambala, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Nuh (Mewat), and Rohtak.For Uttarakhand, the warning has been issued for Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi.In Jammu and Kashmir, Doda and Kishtwar have also been placed under an Orange Warning as the IMD expects thunderstorms and moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds.You Might Also Like:The IMD has advised residents in the affected districts to remain indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees, stay away from water bodies and electric poles, and follow advisories issued by local authorities.Delhi-NCR weather today The IMD has issued a Red Alert for parts of Delhi-NCR and a Yellow Alert for other areas on July 9. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is expected throughout the day. The maximum temperature in Delhi is likely to remain around 27°C, while the minimum temperature may hover near 26°C. Rain and thunderstorms are also forecast on July 10 and July 11, with strong winds of 40-50 kmph expected during thunderstorms. Rainfall activity is likely to ease slightly on July 12 and July 13.Uttar Pradesh weather today Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Agra, Ayodhya, Barabanki, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Shamli, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Mainpuri, Etawah, and Banda. Lucknow is expected to record a maximum temperature of 33°C and a minimum temperature of 25°C on Thursday.Bihar weather today Rainfall has intensified across Bihar, with heavy rain alerts issued for Patna, Madhubani, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Munger, Gopalganj, Siwan, Supaul, and Khagaria. The IMD has also warned of strong winds reaching speeds of up to 65 kmph in some areas. Patna is likely to record a maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum of 27°C.Rajasthan weather forecast Southwest monsoon activity has strengthened over Rajasthan, bringing heavy rainfall to several districts. According to the IMD, the monsoon is expected to remain active across parts of the state for the next two to three days. Heavy rainfall may continue in the Bharatpur division and nearby districts on July 10, while rainfall activity is expected to reduce across most parts of the state from July 11 onward.Uttarakhand weather today The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall in several parts of Uttarakhand, including Nainital, Dehradun, Kaladhungi, Dangoli, Bhimtal, Narendra Nagar, Pauri, Chorgalia, Kausani, Devprayag, and Koshyakutoli. Residents have been advised to stay away from rivers, streams, and seasonal drains during heavy rain. The State Emergency Operations Centre has directed district authorities to enhance monitoring in vulnerable areas, keep rescue teams on standby, monitor road conditions, and ensure swift emergency response if required.Assam weather forecast The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, across several parts of Assam over the next three to four days. Districts likely to be affected include Kamrup (Rural), Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Nagaon, Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Cachar, and Dima Hasao. In Guwahati, cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thundershowers are expected throughout the week.Tamil Nadu weather forecast The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall over districts along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu during the next two days. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also expected in several places. According to the weather department, the prevailing conditions are being influenced by a low-pressure trough extending from southern Gujarat to central Kerala, which is expected to keep weather conditions unstable across the Western Ghats over the next 48 hours.Major cities: Expected temperatures on July 9 CityMaximumMinimumDelhi29°C27°CMumbai31°C29°CChennai36°C28°CKolkata31°C28°CLucknow31°C27°CPatna32°C27°CRanchi28°C24°CBhopal30°C25°CJaipur33°C27°CShimla21°C20°CNainital23°C21°C