IMD predicts heavy rains in East and South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the continued withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from central and northwest India. Conditions favor the monsoon's retreat from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and some areas of Maharashtra over the next two to three days.

Monsoon exits northwest, rain elsewhere

As monsoon withdrawal progresses in the northwest, showers are expected in eastern and southern India. The IMD predicts rainfall in West Bengal, Sikkim, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. However, no significant rainfall is forecast for northwest, west, and central India in the coming week.

According to the IMD, Delhi is expected to have a mostly cloudy sky on Sunday, with temperatures around 36°C during the day and 25°C at night.

Heavy rainfall may disrupt last-minute shopping in West Bengal as Durga Puja approaches. The Alipore Meteorological Department predicted heavy showers in multiple districts on Sunday. South Bengal, including Kolkata, is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thundershowers.

“Heavy rain is possible in North Bengal, especially in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri. Rain is also expected in Cooch Behar, Malda, and South Dinajpur,” said Somnath Dutta, Regional Director of the Alipore Meteorological Department.

Light to moderate rainfall is expected this week in East and Northeast India. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, and Sikkim will see steady showers, while heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura may experience isolated heavy rainfall.

Southern India will continue to experience widespread light to moderate rainfall. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Lakshadweep are expected to witness isolated heavy to very heavy showers between October 6 and 11. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Telangana will also receive moderate rainfall during this period.

Yellow warning issued for Odisha

The IMD has issued a yellow warning for Puri, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara districts in Odisha, where light to moderate rain and thunderstorms with lightning are predicted in the next three hours. The IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar has advised residents to take precautions against lightning strikes.

The IMD reported on Saturday that the low-pressure area over the northern Bay of Bengal, coastal Bangladesh, and West Bengal had weakened. However, an associated cyclonic circulation persists over Gangetic West Bengal and nearby regions, which could influence localized weather.

"The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from parts of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and most of the North Arabian Sea as of October 5," the IMD said. The withdrawal line now passes through Nautanwa, Sultanpur, Panna, Narmadapuram, and Khargaon.

As the monsoon withdraws from northern India, eastern and southern states remain on alert for heavy rain, while dry conditions are likely in the west and central regions.

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