Monsoon Alert – The weather is once again experiencing severe weather conditions across India, threatening to spiral out of control. The only relief is that the monsoon has completely departed. Now, following a cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Montha could wreak havoc. Its effects could be felt not only in South India but also in the Northeast.
North India may also experience a spell of rain in the next 24 hours. A drop in temperature, accompanied by strong winds, could also usher in the arrival of winter. Snowfall is causing temperatures to plummet in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, where winter has already begun. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain in several states due to Cyclone Montha. Find out what the weather will be like there.
Rain Alert in Several States
According to the Meteorological Department, the effects of Montha could be felt in several states in South India. The IMD has warned of heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal may experience heavy rainfall. Most notably, winds can blow at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour.
Cyclone Montha may impact the northeastern states. Manipur, Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim have also issued warnings for heavy rainfall along with high winds. Storms and rain are also expected in Gujarat, Mumbai, and Maharashtra. Many parts of Goa may experience the impact. The IMD has issued a travel advisory for 48 to 72 hours.
What will the weather be like in Uttar Pradesh?
According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected again in central Uttar Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain warning for Banda, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Lalitpur, Jhansi, and Lalitpur in Bundelkhand in the next 12 hours. In addition, heavy rain is also expected in Kanpur, Fatehpur, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, and Etawah.
The IMD has predicted that heavy rains may continue in several districts, including Mainpuri, Firozabad, and Agra. Temperatures may drop by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in the next two to three days due to cloud cover.
Rain is likely in Rajasthan as well.
The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas of Rajasthan. In particular, heavy rain is expected in the Kota and Udaipur divisions. The impact of Cyclone Montha is expected to be greatest between October 29 and October 30. The IMD has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Bharatpur divisions.