The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active monsoon phase across the country, with widespread rainfall expected over several regions during the next five to six days. According to the IMD, a deep depression over central Chhattisgarh and adjoining north interior Odisha is moving westward, strengthening monsoon activity across northern, central, eastern, western and southern India. In North India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are likely to witness widespread rainfall until August 4. Several areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 50 kilometres per hour. Central India is expected to be among the worst-affected regions. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha are likely to receive intense rainfall, with isolated locations facing extremely heavy downpours. Low-lying areas may witness waterlogging and a heightened risk of flash floods. In Eastern India, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are expected to receive widespread rainfall. Very heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Odisha and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Northeast India will continue to experience persistent monsoon showers. Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are all expected to receive widespread rainfall, with isolated spells of very heavy rain over Arunachal Pradesh and Assam-Meghalaya. Western India is also set for significant rainfall. Konkan & Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Saurashtra & Kutch are likely to witness widespread showers, with Gujarat facing the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall on July 31. In South India, Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and parts of Karnataka are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall. Kerala, Coastal Karnataka and Telangana may witness isolated spells of very heavy rain along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The IMD has advised residents in vulnerable areas to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from waterlogged roads and overflowing rivers, and closely follow official weather advisories. Overall, the monsoon is expected to remain vigorous across most parts of India through August 4, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to several states and increasing the risk of flooding, landslides in hilly regions and disruptions to transport and daily life.