The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the monsoon trough remains active, with its western and eastern ends positioned near their normal locations. This indicates a significant influence on rainfall distribution across the country.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for several states in the coming days. Chhattisgarh is expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall over the next seven days, while Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan & Goa will experience similar conditions until the 10th of September. Kerala and Mahe are also likely to witness isolated heavy rainfall until the 11th.
Delhi is expected to have a generally cloudy sky on Tuesday, with light rain predicted. Temperatures are expected to range from a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, a deep depression that formed over interior Odisha has weakened into a depression over the same region. The IMD anticipates that it will move across north Chhattisgarh and further weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area around the evening of September 10th.
Odisha has been particularly impacted by the weather system, with the deep depression making landfall near Puri. The state government has mobilized its resources for relief and rescue operations in affected districts.
The IMD highlights the potential for severe weather conditions due to such systems, emphasizing the need for prompt and effective emergency responses to mitigate damage and ensure public safety.
The weather office has issued a ‘red alert’ for heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) in 10 districts of Odisha – Ganajam, Kadhamal, Nayagarh, Khurda, Bolangir, Boudh, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangpur and Puri – until 8.30 am on Tuesday. Isolated heavy rain is also forecast in other districts of the state.
Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea until September 11th.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has discussed the situation with officials and issued instructions for immediate measures to assist affected districts.
