IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Multiple Regions as Southwest Monsoon Begins Withdrawal

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall at isolated locations over several regions, including Konkan & Goa, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Coastal Karnataka, West Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat Region, and South Interior Karnataka. The IMD highlighted active weather systems that will affect these areas in the coming days.

The Southwest Monsoon has started its withdrawal from parts of West Rajasthan and Kutch, with further retreat expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat within the next 24 hours. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation over the Central Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal, influencing weather patterns in several regions.

Regional Forecasts

South Peninsular India

• Heavy Rainfall: Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over Coastal Karnataka on September 23rd and 24th, with extreme rainfall anticipated on the 24th. Similar conditions are forecast for Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, and Kerala during this period.

• Extended Rainfall: Coastal Karnataka and Kerala may also experience more widespread rainfall on September 25th.

West India

• Konkan & Goa: Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected throughout the week, with isolated heavy to very heavy showers forecast on September 23rd, 24th, and 25th.

• Madhya Maharashtra & Gujarat: Isolated heavy rainfall is likely, especially in regions like Marathwada and Gujarat, which will face intense downpours from September 23rd to 28th.

Central India:

• Chhattisgarh & Vidarbha: Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected, with isolated heavy showers between September 23rd and 26th. Madhya Pradesh will also experience scattered rainfall, with heavy rain anticipated from the 24th to the 27th.

East & Northeast India:

• Heavy Showers: Assam, Meghalaya, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim can expect isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 25th and 26th. Odisha is likely to experience consistent heavy rain from September 23rd to 26th.

• Hot and Humid Conditions: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura are expected to experience hot and humid weather on September 23rd.

Northwest India:

• Scattered Rain: While most of Northwest India will see isolated light to moderate rain, Uttarakhand and East Uttar Pradesh are forecasted to receive heavy rainfall on September 25th and 26th.

The public should stay informed and take necessary precautions to mitigate the potential impact of these weather conditions.