New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Several parts of India are likely to receive widespread rain over the week, with the south-west monsoon remaining active across much of the country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Northwest, central, east and north-east India are expected to receive significant rainfall, while the southern peninsula may see more scattered showers.

In eastern India, Odisha is likely to get isolated heavy-to-very heavy rainfall from 28-31 August, with heavy rain likely on 1-2 September. Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand are also likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall from 28-31 August. The prolonged rainfall could increase the risk of localized flooding, waterlogging and disruption in vulnerable are...