Monsoon 2023: India likely to receive heavy rainfall, says IMD
Monsoon 2023 in India: According to the weather department, the monsoon, which is now in its advanced stage is active in the country and several states are expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming few days.
IMD scientist on Thursday said, "Monsoon is in its advanced stage and is active. We can see clouds over Kokan, Goa, Central India, as well as Northeastern states."
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The senior scientist predicted heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh over the next two days.
"The Low-Pressure area that originated from the northwest bay has now moved to the central part of north Madhya Pradesh. In the coming two days, Madhya Pradesh may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. More than 12 cm of rain is expected," he said.
He said that the winds will be strong on the west coast of the country due to low-pressure conditions.
Meanwhile, east and northeast India is expected to receive heavy rainfall in the next five days, due to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal.
Rain lashes North India
Rain lashed parts of Chandigarh. IMD predicted light to moderate rain/thundershowers over the parts of Tricity (Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Panchkula) and adjoining areas.
Heavy rain also lashed several isolated areas of Delhi-NCR this morning bringing down the minimum temperature to 27.1 degrees Celsius.
In next few days, the maximum and minimum temperatures will hover around 36.4 degrees Celsius and 27.1 degree Celsius respectively, one notch below the season's average.
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Waterlogging in Delhi-NCR
Some parts of the national capital witnessed waterlogging after the rainfall. Waterlogging has been reported from several areas in the national capital and Noida.
An 'orange' alert has also been issued in the city by the weather department
- With inputs from agencies
