New Delhi: While monsoon rains have brought some relief to several areas, many regions are still experiencing torrential downpours. Rivers, drains, and ponds are overflowing due to the rain, keeping the situation grim. The monsoon has not yet receded; forecasts predict rain accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 75 to 80 km/h, which is likely to disrupt normal life once again.
Heavy rains have caused flooding in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, leading to the disruption of several transport routes. There appears to be little chance of relief from the monsoon in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh anytime soon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several states across the country. Details regarding the weather forecast for specific regions are provided below.
Heavy Rain Warning for 18 States
According to the IMD, warnings have been issued for 18 states. Heavy rainfall alerts are in place for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. Additionally, alerts for torrential rain have been issued for Uttarakhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. The IMD has also issued rainfall warnings for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Heavy rains are also expected in Odisha, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, with alerts issued for wind speeds reaching 75 km/h in these areas.
Weather Forecast for Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi’s weather is expected to remain unsettled over the coming days. The IMD has forecast cloudy skies for September 16, with the possibility of light to moderate rain and drizzles. Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 40 to 50 km/h. Today, the maximum temperature in the capital, Delhi, is likely to be 34°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 24°C.
Heavy Rainfall in Maharashtra
According to the Meteorological Department, a heavy rain alert has been issued for Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Dhule, Thane, and Nashik. Wind speeds of up to 70 km/h are expected in these areas. For Mumbai, the forecast for today (September 16) indicates a maximum temperature of 29°C and a minimum temperature of around 26°C.
Rainfall Expected in Madhya Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Dewas, Betul, Harda, Dhar, Vidisha, Chhindwara, Balaghat, and Guna. The IMD has issued an alert for moderate to heavy rain in Ujjain, Umaria, Seoni, Mandla, Hoshangabad, and Jabalpur. An alert regarding storms with wind speeds of 60 km/h has also been issued. There is also a possibility of lightning accompanying the gusty winds.
