Today, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected in some parts of India as monsoon conditions persist. Safety agencies have issued alerts for Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and parts of northeastern India, warning residents to stay alert during adverse weather.
Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka and a number of other areas in Karnataka will experience moderate to heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning in the rainy season in the coming days, with heavy rainfall and lightning in the morning.
The city has already had intermittent rain for several days, with waterlogged areas and traffic jams on many of its major roads. And moisture-laden winds and favourable weather conditions are likely to bring more rainfall activity in southern Karnataka, meteorologists say.
In North India, Uttar Pradesh may also have heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. There could also be widespread rainfall and thunderstorms, with heavy showers, strong winds and lightning strikes across the state in some areas. People need to stay away from open areas during thunderstorms, follow local weather advisories and stay home if you are in open areas during thunderstorms and keep an eye on the weather advisory.
Bihar is also expected to suffer heavy rains on September 16. Heavy downpours in some areas could impact transportation and agricultural activities, and weather experts are warning that agricultural activities could suffer from heavy rain too. Farmers should be closely monitoring the weather and take precautions to protect crops and livestock from excessive rainfall, said rainfall experts.
Rajasthan, which has been experiencing a variety of weather patterns throughout the last few weeks, is projected to see thunderstorms and scattered heavy rainfall in different districts. The rain will offer relief from high temperatures in some areas in the form of thunderstorms and scattered heavy rainfall. But sudden showers will lead to localised flooding and disruption of daily life.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that active monsoon conditions continue to influence weather patterns in central and eastern India. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal are likely to see rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Experts have predicted that monsoon winds interacting with local weather systems are contributing to the increased rainfall activity. Strong winds may accompany thunderstorms, and trees, temporary structures and power lines can suffer from them in some areas, they say.
Residents in affected areas are advised to be vigilant and follow safety guidelines. During thunderstorms, avoid sheltering under trees, keep away from electric poles and water bodies and postpone unnecessary travel if weather conditions deteriorate. Motorists should take care on the road due to reduced visibility and slippery conditions.
Rainfall will also help to support reservoirs, groundwater levels and agricultural activities in many areas. However, urban areas may also encounter problems like traffic congestion and waterlogging.
Weather officials continue to monitor the changing weather conditions, and citizens should keep track of official forecasts and alerts. Emergency response teams in several states are on standby to respond to any weather-related incidents that may arise due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
With monsoon activity not weakening immediately, many areas of India are likely to see wet weather over the next few days. Citizens should stay prepared and take precautions to be safe during adverse weather events.
