The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for more than 20 states over the next seven days. According to the latest weather forecast, Kerala, Gujarat, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka are likely to receive very heavy rainfall on August 1. However, heavy rain will continue in several parts of central, eastern, northeastern and northwestern India during the first week of August. AdvertisementVery heavy rain likely in Kerala, Gujarat and Karnataka todayThe IMD has warned of very heavy rainfall in Kerala, Gujarat, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on August 1. Heavy rainfall forecast for northeast IndiaThe IMD has predicted widespread rainfall across all northeastern states during the coming week.