The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently issued urgent weather alerts geared toward states bracing for heavy rainfall induced by the impending Cyclone
The IMD has placed Gujarat on high alert, issuing an orange alert for very heavy rain, anticipating disruptions due to Cyclone
This cyclone, currently swirling over the Arabian Sea, is expected to impact not only Gujarat but also spread its effects to several neighboring states, including Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Gujarat is already facing significant rainfall, with districts like Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, Kutch, and Diu likely to receive heavy rain.
Alongside the orange alert for Gujarat, the IMD has also issued yellow alerts across South Gujarat, anticipating heavy precipitation in areas like Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, as well as the densely populated regions of Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli.
Karnataka isn’t standing idle either, as it prepares for the storm’s impact. Particularly concerning districts include Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada, where residents are being told to expect heavy to very heavy rains. The IMD forecasts winds between 35-45 kmph could accompany the downpours, adding to the already precarious situation.
The weather alerts do not stop there. The IMD also predicts rainfall warnings for Vidarbha, where isolated heavy rains are likely expected at the beginning of September, especially on September 1 and 2. Chhattisgarh, too, is on the list for severe weather conditions, with predictions covering the final days of August through early September.
Following the trend, heavy rains are also expected to sweep through East Madhya Pradesh on September 2, with the Gujarat Region continuing to face disruptions through September 4. Similarly, the forecast for West Madhya Pradesh on September 3 lends urgency to current preparations.
On the coastal front, Konkan & Goa can expect isolated heavy rains from the start of September through the 5th, impacting local communities as they brace for watery challenges. Disturbances are also heading toward Marathwada, with isolated heavy rains anticipated over the first few days of September.
Odisha, likewise, is likely to see considerable rainfall beginning today, with forecasts extending through September 1, raising alarms across regions like Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura from August 30 to September 3. There are also warnings for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on August 31 and Arunachal Pradesh from August 31 through September 3.
Looking south, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam alongside Coastal Karnataka are preparing for similar weather, with very heavy rainfall expected on August 31, transitioning to Telangana, where conditions are expected to persist until September 2. Not to be overlooked, Rayalaseema and Interior Karnataka may also witness heavy rains today.
Naturally, as the storm prepares to sweep across major parts of North India, isolated heavy rains will reach Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad from September 2 to 3. Weather forecasts indicate Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana will face similar conditions, especially on September 2, warning residents of potential flooding and landslides.
Uttarakhand will receive heavy rain from September 2 through 4, and the relief is not yet on the horizon for Uttar Pradesh, which will experience heavy rainfall from September 1-3. East Rajasthan, too, is solidly on the radar for heavy rainfall lasting until September 5, with West Rajasthan joining the fray on September 4.
The IMD alerts aim to prepare residents for significant disruptions due to severe weather conditions, urging families to plan accordingly as the cyclone progresses and rain begins to take over communities across vast regions of India.
With local governments and emergency services already on high alert, it remains critically important for residents to heed warnings and prepare for possible evacuations or significant safety measures as they wait for this storm front to pass.
