Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 3-4): IMD warns of heavy rain in multiple states

India’s weather agency has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rain across several states on July 3-4, raising the risk of waterlogging, transport delays and localized flooding in parts of the country.

The India Meteorological Department’s July 3 forecast, as reported by Indian media, highlighted heavy rain risk in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh. Coverage also said the rain band could extend into Gujarat and parts of north India, while eastern and northeastern states continue to receive monsoon showers.

Mumbai already under alert

Separate city-level reports showed the situation was already building in Mumbai. Times of India said the city recorded 150.2 mm of rain at Mandavi Fire Station between 8 a.m. on July 2 and 6 a.m. on July 3, and that the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad.

Other reports said Mumbai and nearby districts were facing high-tide concerns as heavy rain continued, adding to the risk of urban flooding and road disruption.

Where the rain risk is highest

The forecast points to a broad monsoon surge across western, central and eastern India. Economic Times said the IMD warned of heavy rain along the coastal west, including Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, and extremely heavy rain in Madhya Pradesh. Times of India later reported that the heaviest spells could affect several states across western, central and eastern India on July 4.

In the north, the same forecast package flagged rain chances in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Officials and residents in these areas are likely to face a mix of heavy showers, poor visibility and slower travel conditions.

What the public should watch

The immediate concerns are waterlogging, flash flooding in vulnerable spots, and disruption to road, rail and local transit. That risk is highest in low-lying urban areas and in districts already saturated by earlier monsoon rain.

The IMD’s next updates will matter most if alerts are upgraded, shifted or extended. State and municipal advisories could also change quickly if rainfall intensifies later on July 3 or July 4.

For now, the pattern is clear: a short-term but widespread monsoon burst is affecting large parts of India, with Mumbai and several other states already under close watch.