IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Several States

New Delhi- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa over the next three days.

A deep depression has formed over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining east Rajasthan, intensifying from a previous depression. This weather system is expected to move west-southwest, impacting areas in South Rajasthan and Gujarat, eventually reaching Saurashtra and Kutch.

Additionally, a low-pressure area over Bangladesh and adjacent Gangetic West Bengal is likely to intensify and shift towards Gangetic West Bengal, North Odisha, and Jharkhand within the next two days.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for West Madhya Pradesh today, with similar conditions expected in East and South Rajasthan, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch over the next three days. Other regions, including Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and Jharkhand, are also likely to experience heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours.

The IMD has also warned of rough to very rough sea conditions off the coasts of Gujarat and North Maharashtra until August 30. Similar rough sea conditions are anticipated in the North Bay of Bengal today. Fisherfolk are advised to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, particularly near the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra, until August 30.