Heavy Rain/Thunderstorm, Lightning Likely in These States Till 21 Sep, IMD Issues Warning for Fishermen

The southwest monsoon's withdrawal is expected to start early next week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. The nation experienced high rainfall this year excluding the month of June.

Eight states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Punjab, Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur, have rainfall deficits as of September 17. Over the country's major geographic regions, rainfall has been consistent with normal. The total rainfall in India between June 1 and September 17 was 865.4 mm, which is 7% more than average.

IMD rain forecast for 19-21

The IMD has also forecasted the possibility of isolated very heavy rainfall over Odisha between September 19 and September 21, 2022. Additionally, it stated that rain is forecast for the coastal states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam from September 19 to 21, 2022.

Delhi residents woke on Monday to a humid morning with a low temperature of 24.5 degrees Celsius, which is typical for this time of year. 86 percent relative humidity was noted at 8.30 am.

The highest temperature is likely to settle at 34 degrees Celsius under partly cloudy skies, according to the meteorological office's forecast.

On Sunday, the national capital's maximum temperature was recorded at 34.7 degrees Celsius, while the low was 23.8 degrees Celsius.

The North Tripura, Unokoti, Dhalai, Khowai, Gomati, and South Tripura regions of Tripura, as well as the Meerut, Hathras, Amroha, Bulandshahar, Sambhar, Hapur, and Aligarh districts of Uttar Pradesh, have all received an "orange" signal from the India Meteorological Department.

Warning for Fishermen

The Central Bay of Bengal, which borders the North Bay of Bengal, is extremely likely to experience squally weather (wind speeds of 40–45 kmph with gusts to 55 kmph).

Over the southwest and adjoining west-central Arabian Sea, west-central neighboring east-central Bay of Bengal, and south of northeast Bay of Bengal, squally winds of 45-55 kmph with gusting to 65 kmph are likely. Therefore, it is advised that fishermen avoid diving too deep into these waters.