Weather News: Heavy Rainfall To Lash Gujarat, West MP, Andhra, Telangana; Check IMD Forecast For Your Region

Weather News: The IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India on Wednesday including isolated extremely heavy falls in Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana among other states.

File photo | Isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Goa, Vidarbha region, and Chhattisgarh during the next seven days.

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Weather News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather bulletin predicting significant rainfall across various regions of India for Wednesday, September 4. According to the bulletin released on Tuesday, heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy falls, has been observed in Gujarat. Areas such as Valia and Songadh in Bharuch and Tapi districts have recorded substantial precipitation, with Valia receiving 37 cm of rain in the past 24 hours.

In addition to Gujarat, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas of West Madhya Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Coastal Karnataka. For instance, Valpoi in North Goa saw 18 cm of rain, while the Konkan region and Goa have experienced substantial downpours in various districts. The IMD has also highlighted heavy rainfall in parts of Punjab, Vidarbha, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Marathwada, Telangana, East Rajasthan, South Interior Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu-Kashmir.

Isolated Very Heavy Rainfall Conditions In Gujarat, West Madhya Pradesh

For this week, widespread light to moderate rainfall is forecasted for West and Central India. Isolated very heavy rainfall conditions are anticipated in areas of Gujarat's Saurashtra & Kutch and West Madhya Pradesh on September 3 and 4.

Isolated heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Goa, Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, and Chhattisgarh among other areas during the next seven days. "West Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra & Kutch during 03rd–07th; East Madhya Pradesh on 04th & 05th; Vidarbha on 03rd & 04th; Chhattisgarh during 04th -09th; ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on 03rd and during 06th-09th September," the IMD stated.

The weather systems influencing these conditions include a well-marked low-pressure area now over west Vidarbha and a cyclonic circulation over Saurashtra. A fresh low-pressure area is expected to develop over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around September 5. "The western end of monsoon trough at mean sea level is near its normal position and its eastern end is south of its normal position. It is likely to continue so for next 2-3 days," the IMD stated. Additionally, a shear zone is present over north Peninsular India.

IMD Prediction For East, Northeast, And Northwest India

For East and Northeast India, light to moderate rainfall is expected across Northeast India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim. Isolated heavy rainfall is anticipated in Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, and other areas.

This prediction comes amid a flood situation in Tripura where Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced a significant increase in relief funds for flood-affected people and areas in Tripura. "In addition to the previously sanctioned Rs. 2 crores, an additional Rs. 10 crores will be allocated from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for flood relief," Tripura CMO stated, as per ANI.

Northwest India will likely see scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh over the week.

Telangana Likely To See Isolated Heavy Rainfall; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka May Witness Scattered Rain 

In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, North Interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, and Interior Karnataka, the forecast suggests isolated to scattered rainfall during the week. The IMD has also highlighted specific areas expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall. Between September 4 and 7, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, as well as Coastal Karnataka, may experience isolated heavy downpours. Additionally, Telangana is expected to see isolated heavy rainfall today.

Notably, both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are witnessing flash floods due to heavy rains that have lashed the southern states.

The IMD warns of potential impacts from the forecasted heavy rainfall, including localised flooding, reduced visibility, and possible damage to infrastructure. The department advises the public to exercise caution, particularly in areas prone to waterlogging and flash floods.