A cyclonic circulation over the Central Bay of Bengal is expected to form a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal and its neighboring regions in the next 24 hours. This system will likely influence weather patterns across several parts of India, bringing widespread rainfall and isolated heavy downpours.
South Peninsular India: Heavy Rainfall Forecast
The southern part of India is expected to witness widespread rainfall throughout the week, particularly in Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana over the next three days. Coastal Karnataka is forecasted to experience extremely heavy rainfall on September 24th, while North Interior Karnataka may face very heavy rain on the same day. Other regions, such as Kerala, Mahe, and parts of Andhra Pradesh, are also likely to receive isolated heavy showers from September 24th to 25th.
Key Rainfall Alerts for South India:
- Coastal Karnataka: Extremely heavy rainfall on 24th September.
- North Interior Karnataka: Very heavy rainfall on 24th September.
- Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana: Isolated heavy rainfall on 24th-25th September.
West India: Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat Brace for Heavy Rains
West India is expected to see fairly widespread rainfall during the week. Regions like Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada will experience heavy downpours, with Konkan and Goa likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on the 24th and 25th of September. Marathwada and Gujarat will also witness heavy rainfall from the 24th to the 28th of September, while Saurashtra and Kutch are forecasted for scattered showers.
Key Rainfall Alerts for West India:
- Konkan & Goa: Extremely heavy rainfall on 24th-25th September.
- Marathwada: Heavy rainfall on 24th-25th September.
- Gujarat Region: Heavy rainfall on 25th-28th September.
Central India: Widespread Rainfall in Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh
Central India is predicted to experience fairly widespread rainfall over the next five days, particularly in Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh. Madhya Pradesh is expected to receive scattered rain over the next two days, followed by widespread showers later in the week. Heavy rainfall is likely in Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh from the 24th to 27th of September.
Key Rainfall Alerts for Central India:
- Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh: Heavy rainfall on 24th-26th September.
- Madhya Pradesh: Heavy rainfall on 24th-27th September.
East & Northeast India: Heavy Showers Across the Region
The eastern and northeastern regions of India will experience widespread rainfall throughout the week, especially in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, and Bihar. Heavy rainfall is expected in Assam, Meghalaya, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal on the 25th and 26th of September, with isolated heavy showers forecasted for Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura until the 29th of September.
Key Rainfall Alerts for East & Northeast India:
- Assam & Meghalaya: Very heavy rainfall on 25th-26th September.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: Heavy rainfall on 26th September.
- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur: Heavy rainfall during 24th-29th September.
Northwest India: Scattered Rainfall Expected
Northwest India is expected to receive isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall during the week, with dry weather conditions likely to prevail over West Rajasthan. Uttarakhand and East Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience heavy showers on the 25th and 26th of September.
Key Rainfall Alerts for Northwest India:
- Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall on 25th-26th September.
- East Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall on 26th-27th September.
With the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the cyclonic circulation, India is set to witness varied weather conditions, from heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across different regions. These developments are expected to bring both relief and challenges, especially in regions prone to extreme weather conditions.
Source: India Meteorological Department
