In Brief
Another heavy rain crisis,
High alert issued, biggest update regarding Maharashtra
What is the weather department's forecast?
The Indian Meteorological Department has once again issued a rain warning. According to the information provided by the Meteorological Department, a conducive environment for rain has developed in the country, and there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in many places.
This year, the state along with the country received more rainfall than average, the rain battered heavily, causing significant damage to farmers. Maharashtra was particularly hit hard by the rain, with many households swept away by floods in the rivers. Farmers are distressed as the Kharif season slipped away from their hands. Meanwhile, just as it seemed the rain crisis had passed, the weather department has once again issued a rain warning, increasing concerns. According to information provided by the weather department, a cyclonic circulation has formed once again in the southern Sri Lanka and Bay of Bengal. The result of this is a low-pressure area that has developed. This low-pressure area is now gradually moving towards the west-north direction, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rain once again in some states of the country.
What is the weather department's forecast?
According to the weather department's forecast, a favorable environment for rain has currently developed in the country, resulting in light to moderate rainfall in many parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala from November 15 to November 19, with warnings of heavy rainfall in some areas. On the other hand, heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued for Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the next two to three days. In Tamil Nadu, warnings of heavy rainfall have been issued for November 16 and 17, with the possibility of thunderstorms and rain during this period in many parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. The wind speed is expected to be around 50 km per hour during this time, and an alert has been issued by the weather department in this context.
What is the situation in Maharashtra?
Meanwhile, on the other hand, except for South India, the cold is likely to increase in other states. A cold wave is expected in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra in the coming days. The weather department has warned that there could be severe cold in Marathwada, Maharashtra. Farmers have received great relief as there is no rain warning in Maharashtra.