Skymet Weather Forecast July 21: Heavy Rain Alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Vidarbha & Uttar Pradesh

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Jul 20, 2026, 1:45 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • Heavy rain is likely over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Vidarbha and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Multiple cyclonic circulations are enhancing monsoon activity across the country.
  • Moderate rainfall will continue over Konkan, Coastal Karnataka and the Western Himalayas.
  • Light to moderate rain is expected over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Kerala and several other states.
  • Forecast Validity: Next 24 hours.

The Weather Systems Over The Country

The monsoon trough at mean sea level now extends from Ganganagar to Delhi, Lucknow, Ranchi and Digha, and then southeastwards into the northeast Bay of Bengal.

A cyclonic circulation is present over Punjab and adjoining areas, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is located over Southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas, extending up to 3.1 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation persists over Southeast Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas.

Another cyclonic circulation is located over North Jharkhand and adjoining Bihar, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level. It has merged with the cyclonic circulation over Southeast Uttar Pradesh.

A cyclonic circulation is also present over Southwest Rajasthan, extending up to 3.1 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation persists over Southwest Madhya Pradesh.

A cyclonic circulation is present over South Chhattisgarh and adjoining Telangana, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.

Weather Activities During The Last 24 Hours

During the last 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall occurred over Konkan & Goa and North Uttar Pradesh.

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells occurred over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, Manipur and Coastal Karnataka.

Light to moderate rainfall was recorded over Northeast India, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Interior Tamil Nadu, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Madhya Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Light rain occurred over Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, South Haryana and North Punjab.

Forecast

During the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Vidarbha, East Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka and the Western Himalayas.

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells may occur over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, North Madhya Pradesh and at a few places in West Uttar Pradesh.

Light to moderate rain is likely over Gangetic West Bengal, Lakshadweep, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and East Rajasthan.

Light rain is possible over Tamil Nadu, Interior Karnataka and isolated parts of West Rajasthan.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Vidarbha, East Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Karnataka and the Western Himalayas are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall.

The active monsoon trough and multiple cyclonic circulations over North, Central and East India are driving the current rainfall activity.

Yes. Delhi is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall during the forecast period.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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