India’s monsoon season ended on September 30th, bringing 8% above-average rainfall for the June-September period. Despite the surplus, the eastern and northeastern regions experienced a deficit, leading to severe flooding. The monsoon withdrawal is delayed due to a low-pressure system, and heavy rains are expected to persist in eastern states for another two weeks.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in 10 states across India, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Kerala and Maharashtra. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Uttar Pradesh and yellow alerts for the other states, with the heaviest rainfall expected on September 28.
A boundary wall at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed on Friday evening due to heavy rainfall, resulting in the deaths of two people and several others injured. Rescue efforts are underway to locate those trapped under the debris.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of India, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of East Uttar Pradesh. The forecast also includes widespread rainfall in West India and East and Northeast India, with specific alerts issued for heavy rain in West Bengal, Sikkim, and Madhya Maharashtra.
The Sahara Desert, known for its arid landscape, has seen a surprising surge of greenery after an extratropical cyclone brought heavy rainfall to the region. This event, which caused flooding and casualties in Morocco, has left scientists studying the unusual occurrence and its impact on the desert ecosystem.
The Southwest monsoon withdrawal has begun from Gujarat and Rajasthan, but heavy rainfall is expected in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and other parts of western India. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for several regions, with heavy downpours predicted for Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and other states. Delhi is expected to have a cloudy sky with a lesser chance of rain.
The southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from northwest India, marking the end of the rainy season. However, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of western, southern, and central India over the next few days, potentially impacting crops and sowing of winter crops. The delayed withdrawal could also be attributed to climate change, as India experienced four depressions this monsoon season, compared to the usual two.
India is bracing for widespread heavy rainfall from Sunday to Thursday, driven by a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. While the monsoon is expected to start receding from west Rajasthan and Kachchh on Monday, the late withdrawal could pose challenges for maturing crops and rabi sowing. Despite a dry start, India has received abundant rainfall this year, aiding kharif crop sowing after last year’s low production. However, the excess rainfall in September could threaten the upcoming harvest and potentially impact inflation.
Gangtok, Sikkim, boasts the best air quality in India, while Gujarat’s Nandesari struggles with poor air. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across various regions, including the Northeast, Central, East, and South India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across several Indian states, with forecasts for Central, East and Northeast India, Northwest India, and West and South Peninsular India. The IMD also issued alerts for above normal temperatures in Northeast India. Meanwhile, the air quality in Nandesari, Gujarat, remains the worst in the country, while Gangtok, Sikkim enjoys the best air quality.
