The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh over the next few days. If reports are to go by, the downpour is expected as a result of a depression that developed over central India, which is steadily moving north-northeast.
As per reports, this atmospheric condition was located near Gwalior, approximately 50 kilometres north of the city and 60 kilometres south-southeast of Agra.
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Uttarakhand is expected to see light to moderate rainfall between September 12 and 14. Some areas are likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy downpours during this period. Delhi and Haryana are also expected to receive light to moderate showers with occasional heavy rainfall from September 12 to 15. East and west Uttar Pradesh are also likely to witness heavy to extremely heavy rainfall during the same period.
Moderate to heavy showers are expected for Madhya Pradesh, West Rajasthan and east Rajasthan. These regions may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 12 and 13.
In addition to the rain, winds gusting up to 55 kmph are expected in parts of north Madhya Pradesh, west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi over the next 24 hours.
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There is a moderate to high risk of flash floods in some areas, particularly in west Uttar Pradesh and east and west Madhya Pradesh, the IMD warned.
The heavy rainfall may also cause localised flooding of roads, waterlogging in urban areas, and the temporary closure of underpasses. Traffic disruptions are likely due to waterlogged roads and poor visibility, the IMD added. The department also cautioned about potential landslides, damage to kutcha (unpaved) roads, vulnerable structures, and crops due to the combination of rain and wind.
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If reports are to go by, this year, India’s monsoon has been quite unpredictable and somewhat extended. This monsoon, several areas in Central India and South Peninsular India are expecting above-normal rainfall. Northwest and Northeast India are expected to receive normal and below-normal rainfall respectively.
