New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka during the next two to three days. The weather department also warned of heavy showers in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and said that a depression over the two states has intensified into a deep depression.
The IMD said that the deep depression over east Rajasthan is expected to move west-southwest, affecting South Rajasthan, and Gujarat, and reaching Saurashtra, Kutch, and parts of Pakistan by August 29.
The weather department said another low-pressure area is located over Bangladesh and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal. It is likely to intensify further and move towards Gangetic West Bengal, north Odisha, and Jharkhand over the next two days.
The weather office issued the red alert, predicting extremely heavy rain, for east and south Rajasthan, Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch till August 29. According to IMD, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan are expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days. The IMD has warned of strong winds reaching up to 60 kmph in south Rajasthan on August 27.
In Gujarat, nearby Pakistan, north Maharashtra, and the northeast Arabian Sea, gusting strong winds gusting up 60 kmph are expected on August 27 and 28.
The IMD also said that rough to very rough sea conditions are expected off the coasts of Gujarat, Pakistan, and north Maharashtra until August 30 and advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal until August 30. People are advised to not to visit areas prone to waterlogging and check for traffic advisories before travelling. The IMD has also warned of potential localised flooding, road closures, and waterlogging, particularly in urban areas.
