Rain to intensify, monsoon to weaken from Sunday: IMD

Ranchi: Parts of Godda, Deoghar, Hazaribag, Giridih and Simdega districts received heavy to very heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours as the southwest monsoon activities over Jharkhand were renewed by a low-pressure area which prevailed over western and northwestern parts of the state.Weather scientists at the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Ranchi office on Friday predicted that rainfall activities, accompanied by thunder and lightning, would continue over the state and most districts would receive light to moderate showers till Monday even though its intensity would gradually wane. The IMD on Friday issued heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for districts in Santhal Pargana and its adjoining areas — Bokaro, Giridih, Chatra and Koderma — for Saturday.Heavy rain, the IMD said, was recorded in Sundarpahari in Godda (160.2mm), Deoghar (135.6mm), Sahibganj (123.5 mm), Pakartand in Simdega (113.8 mm), Sarath in Deoghar (110.2mm), Hazaribagh (97mm), Dumri in Giridih (68 mm) and other places, affecting life and outdoor activities.Ranchi received 10.9 mm of rain overnight and it continued to drizzle throughout Friday. The constant rain turned many low-lying areas of the city into swamps. Under-construction drainage and water supply lines across the city’s arterial roads proved to be commuter’s nightmare. Waterlogging was also reported from Hinoo, Kantatoli Chowk, Ratu Road and several residential pockets in Chutia localities.“The low-pressure area, which lay on western Jharkhand on Thursday, has moved northwestwards on Friday. Under its influence, northwestern and northeastern districts of the state will receive heavy to very heavy rains in the next 24 hours. From Saturday onwards, the intensity of the rain would gradually wane,” Abhishek Anand, a weather scientist at IMD Ranchi said.The state’s rainfall deficit was considerably reduced by the ongoing wet spell. While Jharkhand’s rainfall deficit was 33% on September 20, it was down to 29% on Friday evening. As of Friday, Jharkhand had received rainfall of 688.6 mm compared to its normal average of 970 mm.

No heavy rain on Monday, says IMD

Despite the forecast of light to moderate rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh, citizens are flocking to markets to complete their shopping for the upcoming Ganesh festival. Thunderstorm activity is expected to continue in certain areas, but heavy rainfall is unlikely. Skilled artisans from various parts of the state have set up pandals for residents to enjoy the festivities. In other news, heavy rain has caused flooding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, leading to evacuations and school closures. Rajasthan has also experienced heavy rainfall, with more expected in the coming days.

IMD issues yellow alert for Northeastern Telangana, heavy rain expected

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in North and Northeastern parts of Telangana. The alert is in effect for today and tomorrow, with specific areas such as Mancherial, Kamareddy, and Nizamabad expected to be affected. A low-pressure system in the Northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal has led to the formation of an upper air circulation, resulting in rainfall across Telangana. Hyderabad is expected to experience cloudy conditions and rain, with intense spells of rain and thundershowers forecasted for tomorrow.

IMD sounds fresh rain alert till Friday

A fresh low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring widespread rainfall in some areas of Odisha till Friday, with heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in coastal and interior districts. The forecast comes after light to moderate showers during Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday. Similarly, Hyderabad and parts of Telangana are also likely to experience heavy rainfall due to a new low-pressure area. Additionally, Goa, Maharashtra's Konkan region, and various parts of Maharashtra have been issued warnings for heavy rainfall.