IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Various Parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall over parts of West and Central India in the upcoming week. According to the IMD, regions like Konkan and Goa will see fairly widespread rainfall, while Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall. Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Gujarat will have isolated to scattered rainfall.
The IMD also mentioned that isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Chhattisgarh and East Madhya Pradesh from September 15 to 17, and in West Madhya Pradesh on September 17 and 18. A deep depression over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh is likely to cause very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Jharkhand on September 15, Chhattisgarh on September 15, and East Madhya Pradesh on September 16.
Additionally, East India will see fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall, and Northeast India will have scattered to fairly widespread rainfall during the week. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal on September 15, and very heavy rainfall in Bihar and Odisha on September 15. Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura will experience heavy rainfall on September 15 and 16, while Assam and Meghalaya will see heavy rainfall from September 18 to 20.
In the past 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in Haryana, Gangetic West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
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IMD -: IMD stands for India Meteorological Department. It is the government agency in India that studies the weather and makes forecasts about it.
Moderate rainfall -: Moderate rainfall means it will rain, but not too heavily. It’s more than a drizzle but less than a heavy downpour.
Konkan -: Konkan is a coastal region in the western part of India, known for its beautiful beaches and lush greenery.
Goa -: Goa is a small state in western India famous for its beaches, seafood, and vibrant culture.
Madhya Pradesh -: Madhya Pradesh is a large state in central India, known for its rich history and natural beauty.
Chhattisgarh -: Chhattisgarh is a state in central India, known for its forests, waterfalls, and tribal culture.
Deep depression -: A deep depression is a weather term that means a very strong low-pressure area, which can cause heavy rain and strong winds.
Gangetic West Bengal -: Gangetic West Bengal is the part of the state of West Bengal that lies along the Ganges River.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its forests, wildlife, and mineral resources.
Bihar -: Bihar is a state in eastern India, known for its ancient history and cultural heritage.
Odisha -: Odisha is a state in eastern India, known for its temples, beaches, and tribal cultures.
Northeast India -: Northeast India is a region consisting of eight states, known for its diverse cultures, beautiful landscapes, and unique traditions.
