Delhi experienced a heavy downpour on September 6, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for September 7 and forecasts wet weather until September 9. The city is expected to see a mix of thunderstorms and rain over the next week, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 36 degrees Celsius.
Despite a recent lull, experts predict the Atlantic hurricane season is poised for an increase in activity as conditions become more favorable. While the past few weeks have seen unusually low levels of storm formation due to factors like Saharan dust and an altered storm track, September is anticipated to mark a shift towards a more typical, potentially even above-average, hurricane season.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for most of Gujarat for the next five days, with an orange alert for South Gujarat. While Cyclone Asna has moved away, strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in various regions. The recent heavy rains have already caused flooding and infrastructure damage in the state.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-average rainfall across India in September, with heavy to very heavy precipitation expected in northwest India and surrounding areas. The monsoon trough has shifted south of its normal position, leading to below-normal rainfall in the northeast and parts of the southern peninsula.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the formation of Cyclone Asna in the north Arabian Sea, marking the first August cyclone in the North Indian Ocean region since 1981. This cyclone developed from a deep depression that brought heavy rains to Gujarat, and is expected to intensify as it moves towards the coast of Pakistan and Iran.
Gujarat continues to grapple with the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more rain, with some areas expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall. Orange alerts have been issued for several districts, urging residents to stay vigilant.
Chennai is expected to experience a dry August despite isolated rain spells predicted by some. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes the lack of significant rainfall to the concentration of winds and moisture around Gujarat and the low pressure forming over the Bay of Bengal. While the city may see light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in the next 48 hours, the IMD anticipates subdued rainfall activity for the next week to 10 days.
A depression over east Rajasthan is expected to bring heavy rainfall to western and central India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh. The depression is expected to intensify and move west-southwestwards, potentially reaching the northeast Arabian Sea by Thursday. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area over Bangladesh is also expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of eastern India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several states in India, predicting heavy rainfall on August 20. The alert covers West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Kerala, with the possibility of very heavy rainfall in some areas. The IMD attributes the anticipated downpours to a low-pressure area over south Bangladesh. The agency also forecasts a continuation of wet weather in various parts of the country for the upcoming days, including Delhi where light rain is expected.
The United Kingdom is set to experience a late summer heatwave, with temperatures predicted to climb into the high 20s and potentially reach the low 30s in some areas. The heatwave is expected to begin around August 25th and last into early September. While the warmer weather is expected to bring sunny days, residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat.
