August 8, 2023
Introduction
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions of the country until August 10th. As per the IMD’s predictions, Uttarakhand, north Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, and Northeast India are likel to witness significant rainfall in the next two days. This is prompting the issuance of an orange alert for several states. Meanwhile, the national capital, Delhi, is likely to experience a generally cloudy sky with temperatures ranging between 27 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rainfall in various states likely
The IMD has highlighted the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in states including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, and East Uttar Pradesh. The weather department has also forecasted isolated heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand from August 7th to 10th, and Uttar Pradesh from August 7th to 9th.
An orange alert is issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Uttar Pradesh on August 9. Meanwhile, Central, West, and South India regions are likely to experience subdued rainfall activity over the next seven days, according to the IMD’s predictions.
The IMD’s long-term forecast for the second half of the monsoon season brings a glimmer of relief. Despite severe flood-like situations in various parts of the country due to extremely heavy precipitation in July, the weather agency predicts that India is likely to experience normal rainfall during August and September 2023. This forecast follows concerns regarding the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, which traditionally weakens monsoon winds and results in dry weather in India. However, IMD experts have given indications that El Niño may not impact the Indian Monsoon for the second half of the season.
Additionally, the IMD anticipates that the monthly rainfall for August 2023, when considered as a whole for the country, is very likely to be below normal. This prediction underlines the complex and dynamic nature of monsoon patterns, which can lead to variations in rainfall across different regions of India.
Conclusion
As the country continues to monitor and manage the monsoon’s impact, the IMD’s forecasts and alerts provide valuable insights for preparedness and response efforts, contributing to the safety and well-being of citizens in the face of changing weather conditions.
