- The forecast has raised concerns over waterlogging, landslides and travel disruptions in some areas.
- For those planning trips, keeping an eye on weather alerts can help avoid last-minute hassles
- Madhya Pradesh is likely to see some of the heaviest spells during the forecast perio
The monsoon season can make your travel plans a little unpredictable, especially when heavy showers are forecast across multiple regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has now flagged the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in East Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, along with widespread showers across northern, central, eastern and northeastern regions.
The forecast has raised concerns over waterlogging, landslides and travel disruptions in some areas. For those planning trips during this period, keeping an eye on weather alerts and local advisories can help avoid last-minute hassles. Here's what travellers need to know before heading out.
Madhya Pradesh And Odisha In For Intense Rainfall
Madhya Pradesh is likely to see some of the heaviest spells during the forecast period. East Madhya Pradesh may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations on August 22, while heavy rain is expected to continue over West Madhya Pradesh until August 25 and East Madhya Pradesh until August 26.
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The focus is expected to shift towards Odisha later in the forecast period. The IMD has predicted isolated very heavy rainfall in the state between August 24 and 27, while heavy showers are also likely on August 22 and 23.
Rain To Continue Across Several Parts Of North India
Several parts of northwest India are also expected to remain wet in the coming days. Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad may receive fairly widespread rainfall until August 23. Similar conditions are forecast for Himachal Pradesh on August 22.
Uttarakhand is likely to see massive rainfall through August 27. Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi may experience showers on August 22. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive rain between August 22 and 24.
The weather department has also forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining areas on August 22. East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab could also see heavy showers on the same day. Uttarakhand may continue to experience isolated heavy rainfall until August 27.
Northeast India To See More Rain In The Coming Days
Rainfall is expected to remain active across several parts of the Northeast. Assam and Meghalaya may receive heavy showers until August 23. Another spell is expected between August 25 and 27. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura are also likely to experience similar rainfall conditions.
Arunachal Pradesh could witness heavy rainfall from August 23 to 27. Assam and Meghalaya may continue to receive heavy showers through August 27.
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Western Coast And Southern States Face Wet Weather
Konkan and Goa are likely to remain wet, with fairly widespread rainfall forecast through August 27. Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep may also experience showers during this period.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal could see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph until August 23. Heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on August 24 and 25. Kerala and Coastal Karnataka may receive heavy showers between August 23 and 25.
The IMD warned that heavy rainfall and squally winds could trigger localised landslides, mudslides, waterlogging and flooding in vulnerable areas. The weather conditions may also disrupt road and rail traffic, while heavy showers could lead to poor visibility and affect helicopter operations.
People have been advised to keep track of weather updates and move to safer places if conditions deteriorate. The IMD has also urged people to avoid taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms and recommended regulating tourism and recreational activities in areas likely to be affected by severe weather.
