Southwest Monsoon

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rainfall across several regions due to the development of a low-pressure system, which has delayed the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation that was previously over southern Chhattisgarh has now shifted to north-central Maharashtra. This shift, along with a trough extending from Maharashtra to northern Bangladesh, is expected to bring widespread rainfall to various regions. In western India, t...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Heavy rainfall expected across India as monsoon advances

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country as the Southwest Monsoon continues its advance. Coastal Karnataka is at risk of extremely heavy rainfall today, prompting authorities to urge residents to take necessary precautions. Very heavy rainfall is also forecast for parts of Konkan & Goa, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe. The monsoon's northern limit currently extends through Mundra, Mehsana, Udaipur, Shiv...