The pace of the monsoon in the country appears to be slowing down, but its impact is still being felt in some states. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for many parts of North India for September 12.
Weather Update: The speed of the monsoon in the country is gradually decreasing, but the impact of rain continues in some parts of North India. The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir for September 12. Meanwhile, a warning of torrential rain has also been issued for South India.
Weather experts state that the effect of the monsoon is currently uneven across different parts of the country. While North and East India may face problems due to rain, the weather is expected to remain normal in regions like Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
Weather in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
Delhi residents are in for some relief. According to the Meteorological Department, no alert has been issued for the capital on September 12. The temperature will increase slightly during the day, and winds will blow at a speed of 20-30 kilometers per hour at night. Similar weather conditions are expected to persist in Delhi for the next 3-4 days.
Heavy rainfall is predicted in many districts of Uttar Pradesh on September 12. According to the Lucknow Meteorological Department, there is a risk of rain in Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Moradabad, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Basti, Balrampur, Gonda, and Bahraich. The department has appealed to people to exercise caution and stay safe.
Warning of Torrential Rain in Bihar, Danger in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand as well
Heavy rainfall is also expected in Bihar. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of torrential rain and lightning strikes in West Champaran, Saran, Siwan, Muzaffarpur, Banka, and Bhagalpur. People have been advised to stay away from rivers, streams, and flood-affected areas. In Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Pithoragarh, Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Udham Singh Nagar, Champawat, Tehri Garhwal, Bageshwar, and Rudraprayag.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a caution alert for Ranchi, Palamu, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, and Gumla in Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand could lead to landslides and overflowing rivers and streams. Local authorities have urged people to remain vigilant and stay in safe locations.
Weather Situation in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
The probability of rain in Himachal Pradesh on September 12 is low, and people may find some respite. Over 400 people have lost their lives so far due to the rain and floods in Himachal in the past months. Flooding is still ongoing in Punjab, but sunshine is expected in the next five days. 1400 villages in Punjab are submerged, and 43 lives have been lost. NDRF and the state administration are engaged in relief operations.
Madhya Pradesh is expected to be relatively dry from rain on September 12. The Meteorological Department has not issued any alert, although waterlogging and crop damage have occurred in many areas due to heavy rainfall in the past few days. In South India, a warning of torrential rain has been issued for Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Fishermen and people living in rural areas have been instructed to exercise extreme caution.
