IMD issues rain alert in parts of Maharashtra, light showers likely in Delhi, Chennai, Himachal

Rajasthan continued to receive heavy rainfall at a few places in its eastern parts while many places in the state witnessed light to moderate rains. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued in parts of Maharashtra on Monday. Rainfall is also likely in other parts of the country. Here's a look at rain predictions across India on Monday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, issuing a yellow alert in Palghar, Nasik, Pune, Amravati, Gadvhiroli, Gondia, Nagpur and Wardha. Elsewhere, the weather department has predicted light rainfall.

IMD's rain alert in parts of Maharashtra

The weatherman forecast a cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain in Kolkata on Monday. The MeT predicted heavy rainfall in Purba and Paschim Medinipur till Monday, while the other south Bengal districts are likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning at one or two places. Heavy rainfall is also likely till Monday in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar.