The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across large parts of the country on Wednesday, July 22, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in several states. Thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and the risk of flash floods and landslides are also likely in vulnerable areas.From the Himalayan states to western, central and eastern India, the monsoon is expected to remain active, prompting weather warnings for multiple regions.According to the IMD, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on 22 July.The department has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall, with very heavy rainfall possible at isolated places across the region.Uttarakhand weather tomorrowThe IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Uttarakhand, with heavy rainfall likely on 22 July.Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected, while the possibility of landslides and flash floods remains in vulnerable hilly areas.Himachal Pradesh weather tomorrowHeavy monsoon activity is expected to continue over Himachal Pradesh. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall, with isolated very heavy rainfall likely in parts of the state on 22 July.Residents have been advised to remain alert, especially in landslide-prone districts.Jammu and Kashmir weather tomorrowThe weather department has predicted isolated very heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, are also expected.Uttar Pradesh weather tomorrowRain activity is expected to intensify across Uttar Pradesh.West Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall likely on 22 July, with isolated very heavy rainfall possible.East Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall expected on 22 July.Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh weather tomorrowThe IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on Wednesday. Very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.Rajasthan weather tomorrowWhile rain is expected across Rajasthan, the IMD has forecast:West Rajasthan: Heavy rainfall likely on 22 July.East Rajasthan: Widespread rainfall is expected, with heavy rainfall continuing over the coming days.Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh weather tomorrowCentral India is also likely to witness active monsoon conditions.Heavy rainfall is expected over:East Madhya PradeshWest Madhya PradeshVidarbhaChhattisgarhVery heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh.Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal weather tomorrowThe IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across eastern India.Heavy rainfall is likely over:BiharOdishaGangetic West BengalJharkhandSub-Himalayan West Bengal and SikkimModerate to intense lightning is also possible in several parts of the region.Gujarat and Maharashtra weather tomorrowHeavy rainfall is expected across western India.According to the IMD:Gujarat Region: Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely.Madhya Maharashtra: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected on 22 July.Konkan and Goa: Rainfall activity will continue, although the heaviest rain is expected later in the week.Northeast India weather tomorrowHeavy rainfall is likely over:Assam and MeghalayaNagalandManipurMizoramTripuraRainfall is expected to continue across the region over the next several days.South India weather tomorrowSeveral southern states are also expected to receive rainfall.The IMD forecasts:Heavy rainfall over Kerala and MaheHeavy rainfall over Coastal KarnatakaRain over Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and North Interior KarnatakaGusty winds of 40–50 kmph, reaching 60 kmph in isolated places, are likely over parts of Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema and Karnataka.IMD advisoryThe IMD has advised residents in areas under heavy rainfall warnings to remain cautious due to the possibility of:Flash floodsLandslides in hilly regionsWaterlogging in urban areasReduced visibility during heavy rainDisruption to road transportPeople are advised to follow updates issued by local authorities and avoid travelling through flood-prone or landslide-prone areas unless necessary.Inputs from TOI