Weather News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted moderate rainfall for East India, with sporadic rain anticipated in the Northeast. Isolated areas in Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh and West Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience heavy rainfall on various dates between September 15 and 18. Additionally, Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh are bracing for isolated very heavy rain starting today.
A warning has been issued for "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in certain regions, including Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Meanwhile, coastal areas of Karnataka, as well as Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep, can expect scattered to widespread light to moderate rain. Other parts of the country will see isolated to scattered rainfall throughout the week, with the northeastern states—Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya—predicted to face heavy showers.
Deep Depression Over Gangetic West Bengal
On Sunday, the IMD reported a deep depression located over Gangetic West Bengal and adjacent Bangladesh. This system has been moving west-northwest at a speed of 5 km/h for the past six hours. It is expected to maintain its status as a deep depression until September 15 before gradually weakening.
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Currently, the deep depression is centred near latitude 22.8°N and longitude 87.2°E, approximately 120 km west-northwest of Kolkata. This system has already begun to affect local weather, with heavy rainfall reported in the Sundarbans region and surrounding areas.
The IMD anticipates that the deep depression will continue moving slowly westward across Gangetic West Bengal, retaining its intensity until September 15. After that, it is projected to weaken as it progresses through Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh over the next 48 hours.
Delhi Weather
In Delhi, residents woke up to a pleasant morning, with the temperature hovering around 24 degrees Celsius. According to the regional meteorological centre, light rain and thunderstorms are likely in the capital today. The forecast predicts a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius, with relative humidity at 39 per cent and wind speeds reaching 39 km/h.
Yellow Alert for Himachal Pradesh
The local meteorological office has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for thunderstorms and lightning across six districts in Himachal Pradesh. The region is expected to experience ongoing rain until September 21. Recent reports indicate that Kasauli has received the highest rainfall, measuring 53 mm since Saturday evening. Other areas, such as Dharampur and Renuka, have also witnessed significant rainfall.
Heavy rain In Uttar Pradesh
Heavy rain is anticipated in isolated areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in some regions. According to the Relief Commissioner’s report, water levels in the river Ganga are currently above the danger mark at Kachhla Bridge in Budaun. Similar conditions are noted for the Yamuna in Auraiya, Kalpi, Jalaun and Hamirpur. The Sharda River is also flowing above safety levels in Lakhimpur Kheri, while the Ghaghra River is elevated at Elgin Bridge in Barabanki and Ayodhya.