Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Threatens Central India as Cities Expect Showers
Rain is expected in many parts of India on Wednesday, September 2.
Central India may get some of the heaviest rain.
Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are especially likely to stay wet.
Delhi may have light rain during the day and could see a thunderstorm.
Mumbai may continue to receive rain for several days.
Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and East Uttar Pradesh may also receive heavy rain in some places.
Some areas of Telangana, Karnataka and Chennai could have gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Forecasters have warned that heavy rain could cause flash-flooding in parts of several states.
Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh face widespread rain, with heavy rain possible in parts of both states.
Delhi may receive light rain and isolated thunderstorms, with temperatures around 32°C-34°C.
Mumbai and the Konkan and Goa region are expected to remain wet through September 7.
Heavy rain is possible in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of a low-to-moderate flash-flood risk in parts of six states.
- Who
- Residents of several Indian states and cities, with forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department.
- What
- Rain is expected across multiple regions, including heavy rain in parts of central and eastern India, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and a flash-flood risk in some areas.
- When
- Wednesday, September 2; rainfall in the Konkan and Goa region may continue through September 7.
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Karnataka, Chennai and surrounding regions.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department forecast continued rainfall and identified areas at risk of heavy rain and possible flash floods.
- Forecast date
- Wednesday, September 2
- Central India
- Chhattisgarh is likely to receive widespread rain, while East Madhya Pradesh may remain wet through September 5.
- Delhi temperatures
- Temperatures could dip to around 32°C-34°C.
- Mumbai region
- The Konkan and Goa region is forecast to receive widespread rainfall through September 7.
- Strong winds
- Parts of Telangana could see winds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph.
- Flash-flood risk
- A low-to-moderate risk was flagged for parts of East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand.