Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Central And Northern India
Several parts of India are expected to get more rain on Friday, September 4.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh could receive especially heavy rain.
A low-pressure weather system is moving across the region and bringing more clouds and rain.
Some places in Madhya Pradesh have already received very large amounts of rain.
Flooding is still serious in Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of people have been moved to safety.
Delhi may get light rain and thunderstorms during the day.
Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra are also likely to remain wet.
The weather office warned that heavy rain could flood low-lying areas and disrupt roads and trains.
The IMD forecast heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on Friday, September 4.
A low-pressure system over northeast Madhya Pradesh is expected to move toward south Uttar Pradesh and north Madhya Pradesh.
Rajnagar in Chhatarpur recorded 20 cm of rain in the 24 hours ending September 3.
Uttar Pradesh has evacuated 16,784 people, while 23 of 35 flood-affected districts remain impacted and three rain-related deaths have been reported.
Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra and several eastern and northeastern states are also expected to receive further rain.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecasts and warnings; residents in affected areas may face rain and flooding.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rain, continued showers and possible flash flooding are forecast across several parts of India.
- When
- The main forecast covers Friday, September 4, with some rainfall expected to continue through September 9.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and parts of northeastern India.
- Why
- A well-marked low-pressure area is moving across central India, while saturated ground and ongoing flooding increase the risk of inundation and flash floods.
- Forecast period
- Heavy rain is forecast in Madhya Pradesh from September 3-5, with further rainfall continuing in several regions through September 9.
- Highest recent rainfall
- Rajnagar in Chhatarpur recorded 20 cm in the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. on September 3.
- Uttar Pradesh evacuations
- A total of 16,784 people had been evacuated, including 3,042 rescued on Wednesday.
- Uttar Pradesh flood impact
- Twenty-three of 35 affected districts remained impacted, with three deaths reported in rain-related incidents.
- Delhi forecast
- Cloudy conditions, light rain at many places, and moderate rain with thunderstorms at a few places were expected.
- Maharashtra forecast
- Konkan and Goa were expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rain through September 9.
- Main risks
- The IMD warned of waterlogging, inundation, flooding and possible disruption to road and rail traffic.