Monsoon Alert: An alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for several parts of the country for the final days of September. Warnings regarding rain and strong winds have been issued for 21 states—including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Rajasthan—for September 20. Wind speeds could reach 70 to 72 km/h in some areas. There is a forecast of rain accompanied by lightning strikes in Eastern India.

The weather impact is expected to affect regions from North India to the Northeast and the southern states. A low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal on September 21 and intensify into a deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal on September 22. Let us take a look at the weather forecast for the coming days.

Rain Alert for These States:
– Regarding the weather in Uttar Pradesh, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are likely in several districts, including Noida, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.

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– The weather is also expected to deteriorate in Bihar, with rain alerts issued for several districts. Heavy rain is anticipated in districts such as Patna, Gaya, Gopalganj, Muzaffarnagar, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Katihar, and Bhagalpur. According to the Meteorological Department, there is also a risk of lightning strikes in some districts.

– In Delhi-NCR, strong winds accompanied by light rain are expected. Wind speeds here could reach 40 to 50 km/h.

– As for Rajasthan, spells of rain and thunderstorms are likely in several districts.

– Adverse weather conditions are expected in various parts of Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, Indore, Bhind, Katni, and Singrauli.

Rain Warning for Jharkhand: –
– According to the IMD, an alert for widespread rainfall has been issued for Jharkhand from September 23 to 25. Additionally, rainfall is likely in some parts of the state between September 20 and 22. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are likely in some parts of Jharkhand between September 22 and 25. Wind speeds could range from 40 to 50 kmph, potentially reaching up to 60 kmph in gusts. The Meteorological Department has also forecast heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Jharkhand from September 23 to 25.

Rainfall in West Bengal and Sikkim
Rain is expected in Gangetic West Bengal between September 20 and 25. Widespread rainfall is likely across Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim from September 22 to 25.

When will it rain on September 20?

Jharkhand: Rain and thunderstorms are likely in some areas.
Bihar: Rain is expected in some places.
Odisha: A risk of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning persists.
West Bengal: Rain is forecast for several areas.
Assam-Meghalaya: Rain and thunderstorms are likely in some locations.
Andhra Pradesh: Rain is expected in coastal areas.