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Rainfall Alert: Heavy rain alert in these states till August 29; Fishermen also warned

Issuing a ‘red alert’, the IMD said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in West Madhya Pradesh on August 26. It said that similar conditions are expected in eastern and southern Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch of Gujarat from August 26 to 29.

IMD Rainfall Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday that the low pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining east Rajasthan has turned into a depression, due to which heavy to very heavy rains are forecast in the two states as well as some parts of Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra in the next two-three days.

According to IMD, the center of high pressure was 70 km south-southeast of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan at 11:30 pm on August 25. The Meteorological Department later said in an update released at 2 am that this pressure is likely to move west-southwest, affect southern Rajasthan and Gujarat and reach Saurashtra, Kutch and some parts of Pakistan by August 29.

According to IMD, a low pressure area is also formed over Bangladesh and the Gangetic plains of adjoining West Bengal. It is likely to intensify further in the next two days and move towards the Gangetic coastal area of ​​West Bengal, northern Odisha and Jharkhand. IMD issued a ‘red alert’ and said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in West Madhya Pradesh on August 26. It said that similar conditions are expected in eastern and southern Rajasthan, Saurashtra and Kutch of Gujarat from August 26 to 29.

Apart from this, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also forecast in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Gangetic plains of West Bengal and Jharkhand in the next two days. The IMD has issued a warning of strong winds of 50 kmph in Madhya Pradesh on August 26 and 60 kmph in South Rajasthan on August 26-27.

Strong winds of 55 kmph are likely to blow over Gujarat, adjoining Pakistan, North Maharashtra and Northeast Arabian Sea on August 26 and their speed may increase to 60 kmph on August 27 and 28. The sea condition is likely to remain very bad in the coastal areas of Gujarat, Pakistan and North Maharashtra till August 30. The sea condition is also likely to remain bad in the North Bay of Bengal on August 26.

The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid going into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, especially around the coasts of Gujarat, Pakistan and Maharashtra till August 30. Small vessels and exploration and production operators have been asked to monitor weather developments and take necessary precautions. The IMD has also warned of floods, road closures and waterlogging, especially in urban areas. There is also a risk of landslides and damage to horticultural crops.

Meanwhile, the national capital Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius on Monday. The Meteorological Department has predicted light rain with thunder and lightning in the capital on Monday. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 35 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the relative humidity was recorded at 83 percent at 8.30 am.

Shyamu Maurya
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