The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rains in various regions of India. Simultaneously, the IMD has announced the commencement of the monsoon retreat from northwest India.
Heavy Rains in Multiple Regions:
According to the IMD’s latest weather forecast, the following regions can expect heavy rains:
1. Bihar: Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Bihar on September 23.
2. Jharkhand: Heavy rains are forecasted for Jharkhand on September 22 and 23.
3. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim: The forecast indicates heavy to very heavy rains in this region on September 22 and 23.
4. Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Manipur are expected to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall from September 22 to 24.
5. Central India: East Madhya Pradesh can expect isolated heavy rainfall from September 22 to 24, while West Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha may see heavy rains on September 22 and 23.
6. South India: Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rayalaseema on September 22 and 23.
7. Northwest India: East Rajasthan may experience isolated heavy falls on September 22 and 23, while Jammu division and Uttar Pradesh could see isolated heavy rainfall on September 22.
8. West India: Konkan can anticipate isolated heavy rainfall on September 22 and 26, Madhya Maharashtra on September 22, 23, and 26, and Marathwada on September 22. Gujarat Region is likely to experience heavy rainfall on September 23.
Monsoon Retreat:
The IMD has also announced that the southwest monsoon is expected to begin its retreat from northwest India around September 25. Typically, the southwest monsoon makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. The retreat usually starts from northwest India around September 17 and completes by October 15.
Caution in Various Regions:
Additionally, the IMD has issued cautions and advisories for specific regions based on the weather conditions. In Telangana, a yellow alert for heavy rains is in effect for the North and Northeastern parts of the state until September 23.
In Delhi, the forecast predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle for Saturday. Kolkata, on the other hand, received 21.8 mm of rain in the last 24 hours and is expected to witness more showers until September 23.
In Assam and other parts of the Northeastern region, the IMD has issued a weather warning, predicting heavy rainfall in some areas until September 24.
As the weather patterns continue to evolve, residents and authorities in these regions are advised to stay updated with the latest weather alerts and take necessary precautions.
