As August unfurls, the diverse landscape of India is set to experience a tapestry of weather patterns, from the heavy monsoon showers in the East to the scorching heat in the South. The Indian Meteorological Department has released a comprehensive weather forecast and warning, providing insights into the expected weather conditions across different regions of the country during the latter half of the month.
East India: Rainfall Dance with Local Extremes
In the East, particularly over the states of Odisha, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, the weather is poised to showcase its capricious nature. Light to moderate fairly widespread rainfall is anticipated, with isolated instances of heavy rainfall activity expected on the 19th of August in Odisha, and on the 22nd and 23rd of August in Bihar and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim. Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious as localized flooding and disruptions could result from these heavy spells of rainfall.
Central India: Thunderstorms and Rainfall Galore
Central India, encompassing regions like Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh, is gearing up for a symphony of thunderstorms and rainfall. Light to moderate fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to envelop these areas on the 19th of August. Isolated instances of heavy rainfall activity could also make an appearance. Residents are urged to keep an eye on weather updates to navigate potential disruptions.
Northeast India: Showers Paint the Landscape
The states of Northeast India, including Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh, are anticipated to witness a canvas of light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Isolated heavy rainfall activity is likely to grace these states from the 19th to the 23rd of August. While these rains are often essential for the region’s agriculture, the potential for flooding necessitates vigilance.
Northwest India: Sporadic Showers and a Hint of Heavy Rain
The Northwest, comprising Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and West Uttar Pradesh, is in for a spell of scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, interspersed with thunderstorms and lightning. Uttarakhand, in particular, is bracing for isolated instances of heavy rainfall from the 21st to the 23rd of August. Residents and travelers in these areas should prepare for sudden changes in weather and potential disruptions.
South India: A Mix of Rain and Heat
In South India, the weather story takes a slightly different turn. Telangana is slated for scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on the 19th of August. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next 24 hours. The rest of the country can anticipate subdued rainfall activity for the next five days.
