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Heavy rain alert issued in many states, snowfall expected in high hilly areas

Mumbai is expected to get rain from Saturday to Monday as a result of a low-pressure area that is developing in the Bay of Bengal, according to the Meteorological Department. Additionally, a yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued by the Meteorological Department for Gujarat and Maharashtra‘s coastal areas.

Forecasts indicate that Southern Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh can see rain next week as well. On Saturday and Sunday, there is also a chance of heavy rain in Thane, Palghar, and Raigarh, Maharashtra. Tamil Nadu and Kerala are already experiencing heavy rains.

The Meteorological Department reports that Sunday could bring rain and snow to several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal’s high, steep regions are predicted to receive snowfall, which could lead to an increase in the cold.

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Heavy rains expected in Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand, orange alert issued for seven states

The problems could be made worse by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand‘s heavy rainfall and landslides. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh will experience severe to very heavy rainfall, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. From August 21 to August 24, an orange alert has been issued for these seven states.

In Himachal and Uttarakhand, the Meteorological Department expects significant rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm. It was also mentioned that landslides and floods could occur in the impacted areas at this time. Thunderstorms and lightning warnings have also been issued in addition to this.

On August 22 and 23, extremely heavy rains between 115.6 and 204.4 mm are predicted for western Uttar Pradesh as well. Between August 21 and 24, eastern UP may get severe rain.

The northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram as well as Rajasthan are expected to see severe rainfall over the course of the next three days, according to the meteorological department.

Weather Updates: Rain may knock in Delhi today, the temperature will drop this weekend, latest IMD report

Friday morning’s minimum temperature in the national capital reached 29.8 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees above normal. India Meteorological Department provided this information. The India Meteorological Department reports that Delhiites can find some relief from the heat during the day. There will be cloudy skies and light rain during the day. Temperatures may reach 43.8°C.

The Meteorological Department reported that the relative humidity at 8.30 am was 36 percent. As a result of hot, dry westerly winds, North West and Central India have been struck with a heat wave since June 2. According to IMD, Delhi-NCR and other parts of northwest India should see some relief over the weekend, but no major relief is expected until June 15.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi was recorded as poor (255) around 9 am, according to data provided by SAFAR, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research.

Monsoon growing at a steady pace

People are waiting for the monsoon to bring relief from the heat. A scientist at IMD, R.K. Jenamani, reported that the monsoon made landfall on the Kerala coast on 29 May and reached the southern and central Arabian Seas, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu by 7 June.

Asked if the monsoon would reach Delhi-NCR and northwestern India by the expected date, Jenamani replied that it is too early to predict. The monsoon is expected to reach Maharashtra in the next two days, and it will engulf the entire Mumbai region in the days ahead.”

According to the IMD, the monsoon should arrive in Delhi on June 27, but it actually happened on July 13, a record for the longest delay in the past 19 years.