Today’s weather: Rainy conditions persist in many states of the country. Among areas including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Odisha India Meteorological Department (IMD)It has issued light to heavy rainfall warning for a total of 18 states. An active low-pressure system over north-west Bay of Bengal and West Bengal-north Odisha coast is likely to increase rainfall intensity over East and Central India.
According to IMD Uttar PradeshUttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala Rain may occur in many states including Heavy rains may cause waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas, while the risk of landslides and mudslides may increase in hilly areas.
Heavy rain likely in many districts of Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, rain is forecast in several districts including Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Ballia, Ghazipur, Mau, Jaunpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Sant Kabirnagar, Basti, Siddharthnagar, Bhadohi, Chandauli and Mirzapur. Apart from this, Meerut, Shamli, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Bijnor, Rampur, Amroha and Sambhal are also likely to experience thunder and lightning along with rain.
Rainy conditions in Bihar till September 2
Rain is likely to occur at many places in Bihar on August 31. Some areas may experience heavy rain accompanied by thunder and strong winds. Rains are likely to continue on September 1 and 2, while isolated rains may occur during September 3 to 5. About 8 cm of rain was recorded in Aurangabad area in the last 24 hours.
Flash flood risk in Uttarakhand
August 31 and September 1 are considered important for Uttarakhand. During this, heavy rain may occur in some areas. Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Nainital, Rudraprayag, Tihri Garhwal, Paudi Garhwal and Uttarkashi are at risk of low to moderate flash floods during the next 24 hours. IMD It has been said.
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh till September 5
Rain activity is also predicted to increase in Himachal Pradesh. Districts including Shimla, Sirmaur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti are likely to receive heavy rainfall from August 31 to September 5. People have been advised to exercise caution in hilly areas.
Heavy rain and flash flood warning in Jharkhand
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur in Jharkhand on August 31. Rains may continue in the state till September 2. East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Latehar, Palamoo, Hazaribagh, Garhwa and Chatra have low to moderate flash flood risk.
Heavy rain alert in Odisha and Chhattisgarh
On August 31, Odisha may experience very heavy rain at some places. Very heavy rain is predicted in many areas on September 1 as well. Chhattisgarh has also issued a very heavy rain alert for August 31.
Chance of light rain in Delhi
Skies in Delhi on August 31 may remain partly cloudy and the maximum temperature is likely to be between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius. On September 1, light rain, thunder and lightning are likely to occur in some areas during afternoon to evening.
The Meteorological Department has advised people in heavy rainfall areas to stay away from rivers and low-lying areas, avoid unnecessary travel to hilly areas and follow the instructions of the local administration.