IMD Issued Heavy Rain Alert For These 13 States
The IMD has forecast rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Lakshadweep on Sunday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from various parts of the country is continuing, and its impact is likely to bring rainfall and thunderstorms across several states.
In its daily weather bulletin, the IMD stated that several parts of South, East and Northeast India are likely to receive widespread rainfall on Sunday. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in many parts of the northeastern states.
States including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall at several places throughout the day. The weather department has also warned of thunderstorms and lightning in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
The IMD has also predicted rainfall in West Bengal, Odisha and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Isolated rainfall is expected in parts of West Bengal, Sikkim and Odisha.
Rain Forecast for Southern States:
The impact of the monsoon is expected to continue in South India as well. The IMD has forecast rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Lakshadweep on Sunday. The weather department has also predicted rain in Kerala, where the monsoon influence is likely to continue.
In the Delhi-NCR region, dry weather conditions are expected to continue as the southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the area. Cloudy conditions are gradually reducing, and temperatures are likely to remain stable over the next few days.
During the last 24 hours, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature between 20°C and 23°C, while the maximum temperature remained between 34°C and 37°C. The IMD has stated that there will be no significant change in maximum temperatures for the next three days.
However, temperatures are expected to drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius thereafter, indicating the gradual arrival of cooler weather conditions in the national capital.
