IMD Forecast: Rain Activity to Continue Across Several States From August 25, Heavy Rain Expected in Central and Eastern India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across several parts of the country from August 25, with heavy rain expected in parts of northern, central and eastern India over the next several days. The forecast comes as a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand and north Odisha is expected to move nearly northwestwards across Jharkhand and north Odisha during the next 24 hours.
According to the IMD bulletin issued on August 24, rainfall activity will remain significant over East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and parts of the Northeast during the period beginning August 25. At the same time, the department has forecast relatively subdued rainfall activity over Peninsular India during the coming week.
East Uttar Pradesh to See Widespread Rain From August 25
For East Uttar Pradesh, the IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from August 25 to 27. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over East Uttar Pradesh during August 25 and 26, while West Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall on August 25.
The rainfall activity is expected to be particularly relevant for the eastern parts of the state as the low-pressure system moves northwestwards. Residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging should remain alert during periods of intense rain.
In Uttarakhand, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is forecast through August 30. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected again over the state on August 29 and 30, while isolated thunderstorms and lightning may occur during the period.
Across the western Himalayan region, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and adjoining areas are expected to experience isolated to scattered rainfall through August 28, with another spell on August 30. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is forecast over these areas on August 29.
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh to Remain Rain-Active
Central India is likely to remain one of the main rainfall zones after August 25. The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall over East Madhya Pradesh from August 24 to 29 and over Chhattisgarh from August 24 to 30. Vidarbha is also expected to receive widespread rainfall through August 28.
The weather situation becomes particularly important from August 25 onward because isolated heavy rainfall is expected over East Madhya Pradesh from August 27 to 30. West Madhya Pradesh is likely to see isolated heavy rain on August 27, while Vidarbha may receive heavy rainfall through August 26. Chhattisgarh is forecast to receive isolated heavy rainfall from August 26 to 28.
The IMD has also warned of isolated very heavy rainfall over East and West Madhya Pradesh during August 24-26. Chhattisgarh may experience isolated very heavy rainfall on August 24 and 25.
Jharkhand, Odisha Face Heavy Rain Threat
Eastern India will continue to see widespread rainfall activity during the latter part of the week. Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall through August 30. Bihar is forecast to see widespread rainfall on August 25 and 26. Odisha is expected to receive another spell of widespread rainfall from August 27 to 30.
Jharkhand is likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall from August 25 to 28, while Odisha may see isolated heavy rain from August 27 to 30. Bihar is forecast to receive isolated heavy rainfall between August 24 and 27.
Gusty winds are also likely in parts of eastern India. Winds reaching 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph, may occur over Gangetic West Bengal and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during August 24-25, and over Jharkhand and Odisha during August 24-27.
Northeast to Receive Multiple Rain Spells
The Northeast is also expected to remain rain-active after August 25. Arunachal Pradesh is forecast to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall during August 24-26 and again on August 29-30. Assam and Meghalaya, along with Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, are expected to receive widespread rainfall from August 27-30.
Isolated heavy rainfall is possible over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya and the northeastern states through August 30. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely in several areas during the period.
West India: Maharashtra Rain to Continue
In western India, Konkan and Goa are expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall through August 30. Madhya Maharashtra is likely to see widespread rainfall on August 25, while Marathwada may receive widespread rainfall on August 24-25.
Gujarat, including the Gujarat region and Saurashtra and Kutch, is expected to see isolated to scattered rainfall through August 30. Madhya Maharashtra may also experience isolated heavy rainfall through August 26.
Southern Peninsula to See More Subdued Activity
The IMD has described rainfall activity over Peninsular India as likely to remain subdued during the coming week. However, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu through August 30. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall from August 25 to 30.
Kerala and Mahe and Lakshadweep are forecast to receive isolated to scattered rainfall on August 29-30, while Coastal Karnataka is expected to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall through August 30.
Heavy rainfall is likely over Kerala and Mahe on August 25-26, while thunderstorm activity and gusty winds may affect parts of southern India during August 25 and subsequent days.
Delhi-NCR Forecast From August 25
For Delhi-NCR, the IMD has forecast a shift towards relatively warmer and drier conditions compared with August 24. On August 25, generally cloudy skies are expected, with very light to light rain at many places during the morning to noon and another spell of light rain during the afternoon to evening. Temperatures are likely to remain between 34°C and 36°C for the maximum and 25°C and 27°C for the minimum.
On August 26 and 27, Delhi is expected to have partly cloudy skies, with maximum temperatures rising to 35-37°C and minimum temperatures remaining around 25-27°C. The maximum temperature is forecast to be above normal by 1.6°C to 3°C at most places.
Flash Flood Risk in Parts of Central and Eastern India
The IMD has identified a low to moderate flash flood risk over several watersheds and neighbourhoods until 11:30 am on August 25. Areas listed include several districts of Odisha, Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh. Surface runoff and inundation may occur in saturated soils and low-lying areas following further rainfall.
The weather department has advised people in vulnerable areas to monitor updates and move to safer locations if conditions worsen. Heavy rainfall and squally winds could affect road and rail traffic, while waterlogging, localised flooding and landslides are possible in susceptible areas.
Overall, the IMD forecast indicates that August 25 onward will bring continued rain activity across central, eastern and northern parts of India, with East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha among the key areas to watch. Delhi-NCR is likely to see only light rain on August 25 before temperatures rise on August 26-27, while southern India is expected to experience comparatively subdued rainfall activity during the week.
