Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Eastern Madhya Pradesh Amid Cyclone Effects
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Eastern Madhya Pradesh due to Cyclone Arnabs influence.
Bhopal, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Eastern Madhya Pradesh due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab. Areas such as Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli are under this alert, with warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rain extending to several other districts.
According to the meteorological center in Bhopal, regions including Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, Dindori, Shahdol, Bansagar Dam, Anuppur, Amarkantak, Sidhi, and Singrauli can expect moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rain.
Additionally, places like Seoni, Jabalpur, Bhedaghat, Katni, Umaria, Bandhavgarh, Satna, Chitrakoot, Maihar, Rewa, Mauganj, Panna, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Khajuraho, Damoh, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, and Pandhurna are likely to experience light rain and thunderstorms with lightning.
The IMD predicts moderate rainfall in the orange alert regions at a rate of 5-15 mm per hour, with a 30-60% chance of lightning strikes. Other areas may see less than 5 mm of rain and a lower likelihood of lightning.
Despite the retreat of the southwest monsoon, rainfall continues across the state. On Thursday, worsening weather conditions are anticipated in the eastern region, with heavy rainfall expected in Rewa, Satna, Maihar, Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat. Some locations may receive over four inches of rain.
Cities such as Bhopal, Gwalior, Raisen, Sehore, Rajgarh, Vidisha, Shajapur, Dewas, Narmadapuram, Betul, Harda, Guna, Shivpuri, Datia, Ashoknagar, Muraina, Bhind, and Shyopur will likely remain cloudy, experiencing light rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms.
The IMD has advised residents to avoid low-lying areas, refrain from seeking shelter under trees during storms, and exercise caution when traveling on wet roads. Although the southwest monsoon officially left Madhya Pradesh on October 3, rainfall has persisted throughout the month due to unusual weather patterns, including the influence of cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal.
Weather experts note that data from the past decade indicates that October often brings a mix of rain, heat, and cold. This month has seen both sunny days and recorded rainfall, along with a drop in nighttime temperatures in several districts. The southwest monsoon remained active for nearly 100 days, and local weather systems continue to bring rain even after its departure.
