- IMD issues heavy to very heavy rain warnings across India.
- Delhi surpasses average August rainfall in just eight days.
- Orange alerts issued for multiple states due to severe weather.
Weather Update: The weather is expected to be quite rough this week in many states across India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rain in many parts. Furthermore, old rainfall records are being broken in the national capital, Delhi.
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is expected in several states this week. The western Himalayan region, from Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh, and the plains and central India, from eastern Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh, Kerala, coastal Karnataka, and southern interior Karnataka are expected to receive heavy rain over the next two days.
In view of the changing weather, IMD has issued a fresh warning stating that there is a possibility of thunderstorm, lightning, strong winds at the speed of 40 to 60 kmph and moderate rain in some states during the next few hours.
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-An orange alert has been issued in these areas of Meghalaya: South Garo Hills and South West Khasi Hills.
-Chhattisgarh: Bemetara, Bilaspur, Kabirdham, Mahasamund and Mungeli.
-Madhya Pradesh: Anuppur, Balaghat, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Dindori, Guna, Jabalpur, Mandla, Raisen, Sagar, Seoni, Shahdol, Umaria and Vidisha.
-Uttarakhand: Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat and Pithoragarh.
The Meteorological Department has urged residents to remain vigilant. Avoid sheltering under trees or weak coverings, check road conditions before leaving home, and avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. Strictly follow the instructions of local authorities.
Schools Closed In MP
Rain continued to lash several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. In Mandla, the Narmada River began flowing above the danger mark due to continuous rainfall, prompting increased vigilance in coastal areas. Due to heavy rainfall in Dindori, a holiday has been declared for all schools from nursery to 12th grade on Monday. Due to the monsoon trough and a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, a new and intense round of rain is likely to begin in the coming days.
UP Weather
Continuous monsoon rains in Uttar Pradesh have raised river levels. More than 10 rivers in the state, including the Ganga, Yamuna, Sharda, and Saryu, are flowing close to the danger mark. Rain is expected across the state on Monday. The Meteorological Department has issued a red/orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in Lalitpur and Mahoba districts.
Delhi Weather Update
Delhi has surpassed its average rainfall quota for the entire month in just the first eight days. Delhi's main weather station, Safdarjung, recorded 230.1 mm of rain in just the first eight days.
Based on the data from 1991 to 2020, the Meteorological Department said that the normal rainfall in Delhi for the entire month of August is 226.8 mm, which has been surpassed this time in just 8 days. Safdarjung recorded 98.7 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending Saturday, the highest single-day rainfall in August in the past two years. The previous record was 107.6 mm on August 1, 2024. Delhi has been experiencing intermittent rain for four consecutive days.
Delhi will be witnessing wet conditions during the week amid active weather systems. The city will see light to moderate rains accompanied by thunderstorms almost everyday likely leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion.