As we step into the month of August, India is expected to experience a diverse range of weather patterns across its regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive weather forecast, highlighting anticipated rainfall and other climatic conditions. Let’s delve into the forecast for various parts of the country.
East India: Varied Rainfall Patterns and Thunderstorms
- Bihar: From August 2nd to August 6th, a significant range of rainfall is anticipated. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected, accompanied by light to moderate fairly widespread to widespread rainfall. Isolated places might witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially leading to localized flooding.
- Odisha: August 2nd and 3rd will see the onset of moderate rainfall. Thunderstorm activity and isolated heavy downpours are likely.
- Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand: August 2nd will bring moderate rainfall with thunderstorms. These conditions are anticipated to prevail for the day.
- Sub-Himalaya West Bengal & Sikkim: From August 2nd to August 4th, this region is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall, possibly impacting the local climate.
Central India: Mixed Rainfall with Localized Intensity
- East Madhya Pradesh: From August 2nd to August 4th, scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall is predicted. There is a possibility of isolated instances of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- North Chhattisgarh: August 2nd and 3rd might see light to moderate rainfall, with potential isolated heavy rainfall.
- West Madhya Pradesh: August 3rd and 4th are projected to bring scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- Vidarbha: August 2nd could experience light to moderate scattered rainfall.
Northwest India: Changing Rainfall Patterns
- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh & East Rajasthan: From August 2nd to August 6th, these regions are expected to witness light to moderate scattered rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall episodes.
- Himachal Pradesh, Haryana & West Uttar Pradesh: August 3rd to August 6th could see light to moderate scattered rainfall, with potential heavy rainfall on some occasions.
Northeast India: Continuous Rainfall
- The entire region is expected to receive light to moderate fairly widespread to widespread rainfall during the next five days.
West India: Varied Rainfall Patterns
- Konkan & Goa and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra: Over the next five days, these regions are likely to experience fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
- Marathwada: On August 2nd, this area is anticipated to receive isolated heavy rainfall.
- Gujarat Region: From August 4th to August 6th, this region could witness isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.
South India: Rainfall Concentration
- Coastal Karnataka: From August 2nd to August 4th, expect widespread light to moderate rainfall, with isolated instances of heavy rainfall.
- Reduced Rainfall Activity: The remaining regions of South India are likely to experience reduced rainfall during this period.
It’s crucial for residents across the country to stay informed about the changing weather conditions and be prepared for possible localized impacts. The IMD’s forecast serves as a valuable tool for planning and ensuring the safety of communities during these dynamic weather patterns.
