Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Various Parts of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions of the country, with a red alert issued for Central Maharashtra from July 18-20. Mumbai city and its suburbs are expected to experience moderate rain for the next 24 hours, with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in the evening.

A low-pressure area has developed over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha, accompanied by a cyclonic circulation that extends up to the middle tropospheric levels, tilting southwestwards with height. The monsoon trough is active and is likely to remain south of its normal position for the next 4-5 days. A shear zone runs through the lower and middle tropospheric levels, roughly along 19°N, tilting southwards with height. Additionally, an off-shore trough is present along the south Gujarat-north Kerala coasts at mean sea level.

Local Forecast for Mumbai City and Suburbs

For the next 24 hours, Mumbai city and suburbs can expect moderate rain, with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places towards evening/night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 29°C and 25°C, respectively.

Regional Forecast

Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, and Mahe can expect fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next five days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over these regions during the same period.

Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan and Goa on July 16, 18, and 19, as well as over central Maharashtra during July 18-20. Gujarat State, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu can also expect heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 16.

Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh can expect isolated heavy rainfall during July 16-20, while Tamil Nadu can expect heavy rainfall during July 16-18 and North Interior Karnataka on July 16, 19, and 20.

Regional Breakdown

• West, Central, and South Peninsular India: Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected over several regions, including Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, and Mahe, Gujarat State, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
• East and Northeast India: Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim, Northeast India, and Odisha.
• Northwest India: Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and East Rajasthan, with isolated to scattered rainfall likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Rajasthan.

Important Dates

• July 16: Extremely heavy rain is expected over Konkan and Goa, Gujarat State, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
• July 18-20: Red alert issued for Central Maharashtra, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected.
• July 19: A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal.

Stay informed and prepared for any weather-related disruptions by keeping an eye on the latest updates from the India Meteorological Department.

Historical Context:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been issuing weather alerts and forecasts since its inception in 1875. The IMD is responsible for monitoring and predicting weather patterns, issuing warnings for severe weather events, and providing guidance to the public on weather-related issues. The department uses advanced technology and data analysis to provide accurate and timely forecasts, which are crucial for various sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and disaster management.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions of the country.
• A red alert has been issued for Central Maharashtra from July 18-20, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected.
• Mumbai city and suburbs can expect moderate rain for the next 24 hours, with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in the evening.
• Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, and Mahe can expect fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning over the next five days.
• Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Konkan and Goa on July 16, 18, and 19, as well as over central Maharashtra during July 18-20.
• Gujarat State, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu can also expect heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 16.
• Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh can expect isolated heavy rainfall during July 16-20.
• Tamil Nadu can expect heavy rainfall during July 16-18 and North Interior Karnataka on July 16, 19, and 20.
• The IMD has also issued a forecast for other regions, including West, Central, and South Peninsular India, East and Northeast India, and Northwest India.
• Important dates to note include July 16, when extremely heavy rain is expected over Konkan and Goa, Gujarat State, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and July 18-20, when a red alert is in effect for Central Maharashtra.