IMD forecasts heavy rain across several states today
New Delhi, Aug 8
Heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of India on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rain across northwest, central, east, northeast, west and peninsular regions.
According to the latest IMD forecast, issued on Friday night, several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to remain cautious in areas vulnerable to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions.
In northern India, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is expected over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are also likely to see widespread rainfall on Saturday. Heavy rainfall is forecast at isolated places over East Uttar Pradesh and West Rajasthan, while East Rajasthan is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain at isolated locations.
In eastern India, widespread rainfall is expected over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Odisha faces a warning for very heavy rainfall on August 8, while Bihar is likely to continue receiving widespread rainfall.
The Northeast is also expected to remain wet, with heavy rainfall forecast at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states. In western India, widespread rainfall is likely over Konkan and Goa, while parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat may also receive rain.
Southern and peninsular India are also expected to experience significant rainfall. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on August 8, with very heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely over parts of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The IMD has also warned fishermen against venturing into several sea areas, including along and off the coasts of Oman, Karnataka, and Kerala, amid adverse weather conditions.
Meanwhile, torrential rain pounded Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and triggering multiple emergency incidents across the region.
South Delhi's MB Road witnessed some of the worst waterlogging, particularly near the Air Force Station, where water reportedly reached nearly four feet, leaving vehicles stranded and traffic severely disrupted.
Several motorcycles and autorickshaws reportedly stalled after entering flooded stretches, while Air Force trucks were used to assist movement through some inundated areas.
Traffic remained slow on several major routes, including ITO, Patel Road, Rohtak Road, Wazirabad Road, Kirti Nagar, Shaheen Bagh, the Delhi-Jaipur Highway and areas around Badarpur Border Metro Station. Flooded subways and submerged roads added to commuters' difficulties.
— IANS
Reader Comments
IMD forecasts are getting better, but the real issue is our urban planning. Every year same story - waterlogging in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. We need sustainable drainage systems and better infrastructure. Also good to see the warning for fishermen, their safety is crucial. 🙏
Interesting to see the IMD being so proactive with these warnings. I'm in Bangalore now and the rain has been quite unpredictable. Hopefully the forecasts help people plan better. Stay safe everyone!
Good that IMD is giving advance warnings but honestly, the authorities need to act on them too. Yesterday's waterlogging in South Delhi was chaotic - autos stuck, people wading through knee-deep water. Every monsoon it's the same drama. At least this time the forecast is clear.
Living in Karnataka, I'm really concerned about the heavy rainfall forecast. Farmers depend on these rains but we also need to be prepared for landslides and floods in the coastal regions. The IMD advising fishermen to stay safe is important. Let's hope everything remains safe. 🙏
These rains are good for the agricultural sector especially in places like Odisha and Bihar that need the water. But the urban flooding is a serious concern. The government should invest more in storm water drains and rain water harvesting. It's 2024 and we still see the same scenes every year - disappointing ji.
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