The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast, predicting light to moderate rainfall with isolated instances of heavy to very heavy rainfall in different regions of India until September 27. Here’s a breakdown of the latest weather developments across the country:
National Capital Records Slightly Elevated Temperatures
On Sunday, the national capital, New Delhi, recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than the usual range. According to the IMD, a partly cloudy sky with a chance of very light rain is expected, with the maximum temperature anticipated to hover around 34 degrees Celsius.
Ongoing Heavy Rainfall in Certain Regions
The IMD’s latest advisory states that heavy to very heavy rainfall will persist for the next 48 hours, followed by a decrease in rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Northeast India.
Varied Weather Conditions in Sub-Himalayan Regions
Today, Sub-Himalayan regions of West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar can expect rain, thunderstorms, and lightning ranging from light to moderate, with isolated areas likely to experience heavy rainfall. Similar conditions are expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands until Wednesday.
Flood-Like Conditions in Bihar
Relentless rain has resulted in flood-like conditions in low-lying regions of Bihar. Some areas received over 120 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, leading to a substantial excess of rainfall, totaling 720 percent across the state. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Madhubani, Supaul, and Araria districts, along with an orange alert for heavy rainfall in six other districts.
Northeast India and Central India Forecast
Northeast India may witness isolated heavy rainfall spanning Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya, with the likelihood of light to moderate widespread rain and thunderstorms. Today, isolated, extremely heavy rain is forecasted in Arunachal Pradesh, west Assam, and Meghalaya. In Central India, from tomorrow through Monday, East Madhya Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha are expected to experience mild to moderately heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning. Specifically, today, there is a high likelihood of isolated, very heavy rains in East Madhya Pradesh and north Chhattisgarh.
Nationwide Rainfall Patterns
Over the next five days, various regions of the country may experience isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall. IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall in several regions, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, north-central Karnataka, and Rayalaseema. There is also a high likelihood of isolated heavy rains in these areas.
Northwest India Expecting Rain and Thunderstorms
In Northwest India, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are expected, with isolated heavy showers anticipated specifically in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
Summary Bullet Points:
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts varied rainfall patterns until September 27.
- New Delhi experiences slightly elevated temperatures, with light rain expected.
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall continues in Bihar, leading to flood-like conditions.
- Northeast India anticipates isolated heavy rainfall, while Central India expects moderate to heavy rain.
- Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall forecasted for various regions in the coming days.
- Northwest India expecting rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy showers in specific areas.