New Delhi: Monsoon rains are currently at their peak, causing rivers, drains, and ponds to overflow. Flood-like conditions prevail in several areas, disrupting normal life. Many cities and towns are also facing power outages due to the rain; people are grappling with both the rainfall and the lack of electricity.
Heavy rainfall continues in the capital, Delhi, and surrounding areas, leading to a drop in temperature and providing relief from the scorching heat. Normal life has been disrupted across most parts of North India. Landslides in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have blocked several routes. Heavy rains have also made life difficult in the northeastern states. A heavy rain warning has been issued for 20 states for Sunday, August 23. Details regarding the weather forecast for various regions are provided below.
Likelihood of Heavy Rain in These States
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain in various parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha on August 23. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is also expected in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Additionally, heavy rain is anticipated in Telangana, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, and several northeastern states. Strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms are likely in many locations. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, and the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry region may experience rain along with winds gusting up to 50 km/h.
Weather in Delhi
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in parts of Delhi. The sky over Delhi is likely to remain generally cloudy on August 23. Light to very light spells of rain are expected in some areas between morning and afternoon.
While there is a low probability of heavy rain in the capital for now, the cloud cover and intermittent showers may offer relief from the humidity. However, heavy rain is predicted for areas surrounding Delhi. Rain Forecast for UP
According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon remains fully active across Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has issued an alert for rainfall at several locations in Eastern Uttar Pradesh up to August 25.
Rain is expected in various parts of Eastern UP on August 23; consequently, residents of the region need to exercise extra caution over the next two days. While the IMD indicates that the intensity of rainfall may gradually subside in the coming days, the weather is expected to remain active in Eastern UP until August 25. People have been urged not to venture outdoors, given the possibility of lightning strikes.
