IMD Sounds Rain, Storm Alerts for 24 States Including UP, Bihar, and MP
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Just as the southwest monsoon prepared for its seasonal retreat, a sudden meteorological resurgence has revitalized wet weather conditions across large swathes of the country, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue rainfall forecasts for 24 states. Weather authorities have placed over 18 states on elevated alert status due to imminent threats of severe thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and intense lightning activity. Coastal belts and western peninsular zones are bracing for the brunt of the atmospheric turbulence, with offshore winds projected to gust up to 50 km/h along the Gujarat coastline and touch 60 km/h across coastal Maharashtra and Goa, prompting local administrations to advise fishermen and maritime operators against venturing into turbulent seas.
Regional Outlook: Lightning Spells for Uttar Pradesh and Intensifying Deluges Across Bihar
Across Uttar Pradesh, rainfall distribution remains relatively scattered, though convective activity is set to spark localized spells across the landscape. The meteorological office noted that while eastern Uttar Pradesh will witness isolated light to moderate precipitation, pockets across both eastern and western divisions face risks of sudden squally gusts, localized downpours, and sharp lightning strikes. Meanwhile, neighboring Bihar is experiencing a transition phase on September 22 with scattered drizzle, but monsoon moisture is forecast to surge significantly starting September 23. The IMD has sounded an alert for widespread heavy showers, intense thunderclaps, and continuous lightning strikes across several north and south Bihar districts scheduled to peak between September 24 and September 25.
Capital Respite in Delhi-NCR, Hill Alerts for Uttarakhand, and High Warnings in Central India
The national capital region of Delhi-NCR is expected to maintain largely dry, clear conditions on Tuesday, with surface winds clocking between 15 and 18 km/h while day and night mercury levels hover comfortably around 34 to 36 degrees Celsius and 23 to 25 degrees Celsius, respectively. A similar dry pattern dominates desert districts in Rajasthan, where sunny skies will push temperatures near 37 degrees Celsius across Jaipur and Kota, barring stray drizzles in isolated eastern pockets. However, the hill state of Uttarakhand is on guard for building precipitation that culminates in very heavy rainfall warnings on September 26 and 27. Simultaneously, central India has witnessed an aggressive monsoon revival, with yellow and orange alerts issued across Madhya Pradesh covering major hubs such as Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Gwalior, as widespread rains also sweep across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and the northeastern states.
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