New Delhi: The persistent heat and humidity gripping large parts of northern India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, may soon ease, as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts widespread rainfall over the next three days. Several states have been placed on high alert for heavy to very heavy showers, signalling a significant change in weather patterns and a potential drop in temperatures.
The IMD has forecast rain across most regions of the country, bringing a much-needed respite from the sweltering conditions. While states like Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Sikkim are expected to experience particularly heavy downpours on September 26, with red alerts in place, parts of Gujarat and West Bengal are under an orange alert for intense rainfall.
Widespread Rainfall Expected
The forecast includes orange alerts for Saurashtra, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, where heavy rainfall is anticipated on September 26. Central and northern India, including Jharkhand and Odisha, are also expected to receive significant rainfall during this period, offering relief from the oppressive heat.
As monsoon showers continue, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand are expected to see light to moderate rainfall for the next three days. Isolated heavy rain is forecasted in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern states, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, on September 27.
Heavy Rain Alerts in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
According to the IMD, eastern Uttar Pradesh has been placed on alert for heavy to very heavy rains on September 27, with western Uttar Pradesh expected to experience a downpour on September 27 as well. Uttarakhand will see heavy rain from September 26 to 27, while eastern Uttar Pradesh will face heavy rain across September 26, 27, and 28.
These states, which are under heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts, may also witness a sharp drop in temperatures following the downpour. The cold weather will likely arrive earlier than expected in these regions, creating cooler conditions as the rain continues.
While the entirety of northern India, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, may have to wait a bit longer for the true arrival of winter, the rainfall is expected to bring immediate relief by making the weather more pleasant. Cooler temperatures will follow in areas where rain has been heavy, marking the first signs of winter in several parts of the country.
The IMD’s forecast offers good news to many regions suffering from prolonged heat and humidity, with the likelihood that the rainfall will make daily conditions more bearable. However, residents are advised to stay updated on local alerts as heavy rainfall in some areas could lead to potential disruptions and localised flooding.
As the weather pattern changes, the country prepares for an early cool season, driven by the arrival of rains across vast parts of India.
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