WEATHER UPDATE: HEAVY RAINFALL PREDICTED ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES, WARNINGS ISSUED FOR ODISHA, GUJARAT, BENGAL AND HIMACHAL | CHECK FORECAST
Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued dire warnings of torrential rains and severe weather alerts for several regions across the country. Residents are being urged to remain cautious and prepare for potential disruptions as multiple states, including Odisha, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh, brace for widespread heavy rainfall.
Odisha Weather Forecast
The IMD has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of Odisha over the next three days, owing to a low-pressure area moving westward over Jharkhand. A high alert has been issued for all districts in the state, with the weather system expected to intensify into a depression over West Madhya Pradesh by August 26 and then move towards South Rajasthan and North Gujarat by August 27.
An orange warning has been issued for heavy to very heavy rain (7 to 20 cm) in some Odisha districts, while a yellow warning for heavy rain (7 to 11 cm) is in place for other areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents to take necessary precautions.
Himachal Weather: 73 Roads Blocked
In Himachal Pradesh, light rainfall was recorded on Saturday, with 73 roads blocked due to the ongoing downpours. The local meteorological office has issued a warning for heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places on Tuesday and Wednesday. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 27, the state has faced significant challenges, including road blockages and power disruptions, and has recorded 140 deaths in rain-related incidents.
Bengal Weather
The Met Department has warned of very heavy rainfall in several South Bengal districts until August 26 due to a cyclonic circulation over the North Bay of Bengal. Districts such as South and North 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Bankura, Hooghly, Birbhum and East and West Bardhaman are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has experienced sharp showers, leading to waterlogging in several areas. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
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Gujarat Weather
Gujarat, on the western coast, has also been grappling with the monsoon's fury. The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of South Gujarat until the morning of August 27. The state has already received 76.57 per cent of its average annual rainfall, with the South Gujarat region receiving the highest at 90.2 per cent. Authorities have relocated over 17,000 people and rescued 1,653 from rain-affected areas and fishermen have been advised to avoid the Arabian Sea until August 27.
Delhi Weather
In the national capital, New Delhi, rainfall brought relief from humid weather conditions, affecting several parts of the city, including Shastri Bhavan. Further west, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, continuous rainfall caused the Shipra River to overflow, submerging temples on the Ram Ghat.