The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected to lash parts of Gujarat, Goa, and Maharashtra over the next two to three days. The weather department attributed the anticipated downpour to a newly intensified depression currently situated over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining east Rajasthan. This depression is projected to move westward and southwestward, impacting South Rajasthan and Gujarat before reaching Saurashtra and Kutch by August 29.
The IMD has also issued an alert for heavy rainfall in isolated areas of East Madhya Pradesh today, while West Madhya Pradesh is expected to witness very heavy rainfall in isolated pockets. Similar weather conditions are predicted for east and south Rajasthan, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch from August 26 to August 29.
According to the IMD’s weather update, other regions, including Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and Jharkhand, are also likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days.
In addition to heavy rainfall, the IMD has cautioned about strong winds. The weather department has forecasted wind speeds of up to 50 kmph in Madhya Pradesh today and up to 60 kmph in south Rajasthan for today and tomorrow, August 27. Gujarat is expected to experience strong winds with gusty speeds of 55 kmph today, potentially reaching 60-70 kmph in Rajasthan from August 26 to 27. Furthermore, rough sea conditions are anticipated along the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
The IMD has also issued an advisory for fishermen to refrain from venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, particularly around the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra, until August 30. The Met Department has also advised the public to avoid areas prone to waterlogging and check traffic advisories before embarking on journeys. The IMD advises farmers in affected areas to ensure proper drainage in their fields and provide adequate support to crops.
The IMD has also highlighted the potential for localized flooding, road closures, and waterlogging, particularly in urban areas. The report further warns of possible inundation in the affected regions, which could lead to landslides and damage to horticultural crops.
