A low-pressure area has developed over the Bay of Bengal, which could cause heavy to very heavy rain in Nagpur and the entire Vidarbha region over the next week. The monsoon is likely to get stronger, as predicted, with the La Nina effect bringing more intense rainfall in September.
The Nagpur Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a warning for the region, forecasting a widespread downpour that could disrupt daily life. August has already seen above-average rainfall, causing various problems and economic losses. The ongoing heavy rains could also impact crop production, with the harvest season just around the corner.
Following Friday’s rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Vidarbha for the next two days, while Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts are under an orange alert for very heavy rainfall on Monday. Nagpur is expected to continue experiencing rain, with heavy showers likely at the start of September, followed by moderate precipitation.
Saturday recorded unusually high temperatures in Nagpur city. The IMD predicts more heavy rain for Mumbai, Thane, and Pune over the next four to five days, issuing an orange alert due to low-pressure systems over West Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
In Kerala, heavy rainfall is expected in the central and northern districts until Sunday. Kozhikode and Kannur are on orange alert, with other districts under yellow alerts on various days. Squally weather with strong winds is also expected, and fishermen are advised to avoid venturing out to sea.