The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for several states in India, extending until September 17. The forecast includes heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions, along with predictions of thunderstorms and lightning.
Here are the key details of the weather warning:
- September 14: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Odisha, east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh.
- September 15: There is a high likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha.
- September 16: Similar weather conditions are anticipated in parts of west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, ghat areas of central Maharashtra, and Marathwada.
- September 17: Heavy to very heavy downpour is likely over ghat areas of central Maharashtra and Marathwada.
The forecast also includes heavy rainfall expectations for parts of Uttarakhand, west Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Telangana on Thursday.
Furthermore, thunderstorms with lightning are predicted for various regions until Saturday. Here are the specific areas and dates for the thunderstorm forecasts:
- September 14: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over multiple regions, including Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Mahe.
- September 15: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- September 16-17: Thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated places in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, east Rajasthan, and Jharkhand.
Residents and authorities in these regions are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
