Nationwide heatwave, northeast and south await soothing heavy rain

In a recent update from the Meteorological Department, significant meteorological events are shaping the weather across various regions of India. The monsoon trough has been on the move, making its advance in the foothills of the Himalayas. Forecasts predict its continued presence in this region for the next three to four days, with a projected return to its normal southward position from September 2.

Trough triggers heavy rain forecast

A trough extending from South Interior Karnataka to the Comorin area has led to specific predictions of heavy rainfall. The Meteorological Department has highlighted the possibility of heavy rainfall in isolated parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on August 30. Rainfall amounts are anticipated to range between 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in these states.

Turning our attention to Northeast India, the weather forecast indicates light to moderate rain in Assam and Meghalaya from August 31 to September 3. For Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, the next five days may bring intermittent light to moderate rain, accompanied by heavy rain and thunderstorms in certain areas.

In Eastern India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim can expect light to moderate rain on August 31. Meanwhile, Odisha is likely to experience similar conditions on September 2 and 3. Nevertheless, certain areas within these regions could experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

South India: Rainy, Rest Mild

South India will experience light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with the chance of heavy rainfall in specific regions from August 30 to September 1. The rest of the country can expect light rain over the next five days.

Meteorologists forecast strong winds today. They anticipate squall winds reaching speeds between 30 to 40 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 50 kmph, over isolated areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Additionally, they predict strong winds in selected parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. These regions could also experience showers and thunderstorms.

Regarding temperature fluctuations, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema are likely to remain hot and humid over the next two days. However, no significant change in maximum temperatures is expected across most parts of the country in the next five days.

The Meteorological Department has also issued warnings for fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea due to squally wind conditions over specific areas, such as the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Mannar.

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