Weather patterns across the country are witnessing a significant shift once again as the India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy downpours and gusty winds across multiple states. A depression positioned over Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh is steadily advancing in a north-northwest direction, directly impacting regions stretching from the plains of northern India to hilly terrains. Due to this active weather system, heavy rainfall warnings remain in place across eastern and central parts of the nation.
Impact of the Depression in Central India
The robust weather system situated over Madhya Pradesh and northern Chhattisgarh has been driving continuous spells of rain across both states. Moving at a speed of approximately 13 kilometers per hour, this depression has already caused challenging conditions in several vulnerable zones. Particularly in the Bastar division, districts such as Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and Narayanpur have experienced heavy rainfall affecting normal routines. Surface winds in these areas are reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, with potential gusts touching up to 60 kilometers per hour.
Heavy Rainfall Warning for Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is bracing for severe weather activity, being among the states expected to experience the most intense conditions. The meteorological office has highlighted eastern Uttar Pradesh as a zone of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall risk. As the depression tracks further, districts including Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Sonभद्र, Chandauli, and areas bordering Rewa are feeling the stronger effects of the system. Western districts such as Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, and Bulandshahr are also slated for potential showers and blustery winds.
Delhi NCR Anticipates Gusty Winds and Showers
The National Capital Region is not insulated from this sweeping weather system. The meteorological department has predicted rainfall accompanied by strong winds for Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Alongside Delhi, adjoining urban centers like Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and गुरुग्राम are expected to witness overcast skies and intermittent precipitation. Surface winds are projected to clock speeds between 40 and 50 kilometers per hour, occasionally gusting to 60 kilometers per hour before conditions gradually ease after September 27.
Mountainous Terrain and Eastern States
In the hilly northern states of Uttarakhand and हिमाचल प्रदेश, weather warnings include thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds alongside precipitation. Meanwhile, in Bihar, while the intensity of rainfall may ease slightly starting September 27, scattered light to moderate showers will persist. Districts including Patna, Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur, and Bhojpur remain under observation. Neighboring Jharkhand is also expecting thunderous showers with winds blowing at 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, gusting up to 50 kilometers per hour across Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanबाद, Giridih, Hazaribagh, and Palamu.
West Bengal and Rajasthan Weather Outlook
Gangetic West Bengal continues to experience wet weather spells, with Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East Bardhaman, and West Bardhaman seeing overcast conditions. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are similarly marked for active thunderstorm activity. Further west, Rajasthan is observing a change in weather dynamics, with western and eastern districts forecasted to receive scattered rainfall through September 29, affecting localities from Jaipur and Alwar down to Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner.
