The monsoon is in full swing across the country. Maharashtra, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are experiencing heavy rainfall these days, while Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are grappling with humid heat.
Weather Update: The monsoon is currently active throughout the country. Maharashtra, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are experiencing heavy rains, while Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are facing humid and hot conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department, the monsoon trough is currently south of its normal position. It is likely to gradually move northwards from August 21st. Due to this, rainfall activity is expected to increase in Northwest India and surrounding areas of East India from August 22nd.
Weather Conditions in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
People in Delhi-NCR faced humid heat today. According to the Meteorological Department, the sky will be cloudy from August 22nd, and there is a possibility of light rain in some areas. There is also a chance of light to moderate rain on August 22-23, which may provide some relief from the heat. In Uttar Pradesh, the temperature has increased due to the lack of rainfall for the past few days.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no relief until August 21st. However, from August 22nd, a change in the weather will be seen in some parts of the state. Heavy rainfall is expected in eastern Uttar Pradesh districts of Ballia, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra from August 22nd to 25th. Heavy rainfall is likely in western Uttar Pradesh districts of Meerut, Saharanpur, Bulandshahr, and Shamli from August 23rd to 26th.
Possibility of Rain in Bihar and Jharkhand
Rainfall is expected in various areas of Bihar during the next seven days. There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in many parts of the state on August 22-23. Flood-like situations may arise in rural areas. Heavy rain is also expected in Jharkhand on August 22nd, due to which people living near the river are advised to be vigilant. Uttarakhand has witnessed heavy destruction this time due to the monsoon.
The state has suffered a lot of loss of life and property in the past few days. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for continuous rain for the next seven days. In particular, the risk of landslides and floods may increase between August 23rd and 25th. People living in hilly areas are advised to be on alert mode.
Weather Conditions in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, and eastern Rajasthan on August 23rd. Heavy rainfall is likely in western Rajasthan on August 23-24. There is also a risk of waterlogging and rising water levels in small rivers in these states along with b winds. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated places in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar for the next 7 days. This can lead to problems like floods, landslides, and waterlogging on road routes.
