Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Maharashtra and Gujarat Due to Cyclonic Circulation
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Gujarat due to a cyclonic circulation over north Gujarat at lower and middle tropospheric levels. This weather system is expected to bring significant changes, leading to widespread precipitation and potential disruptions.
Maharashtra Weather Alert
In Maharashtra, including Mumbai, the IMD forecasts heavy rainfall. Mumbai has already experienced severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions, particularly affecting the Andheri Subway and areas near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Major traffic jams were reported on the Western Express Highway, prompting civic authorities to advise residents to avoid unnecessary travel. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Six-Day Weather Forecast for Mumbai
- July 15: Generally cloudy with heavy rain
- July 16: Generally cloudy with heavy rain
- July 17: Generally cloudy with heavy rain
- July 18: Rain
- July 19: Rain
Gujarat Weather Update
In Gujarat, heavy rains have significantly impacted Valsad, where rising water levels in Madhuban Dam have led to widespread flooding in low-lying areas and the closure of 48 streets across the district. The Disaster Management Authority reported that disaster management teams were deployed to manage the situation. Authorities released 10,000 cusecs of water from the dam in the morning and 50,000 cusecs in the evening to mitigate the flooding.
Regional Rainfall Forecast
The IMD predicts widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning across Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Scattered light to moderate rainfall is expected in Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, Marathwada, and Rayalaseema, while isolated rainfall is likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next five days.
Heavy Rainfall Alerts
The following regions are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days:
- Konkan & Goa
- Madhya Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Kerala & Mahe
- Coastal & South Interior Karnataka
Additional heavy rainfall is anticipated in:
- Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh (July 14-17)
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal (July 15-16)
- Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam (July 14-15)
- Marathwada (July 14-16)
Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in:
- Konkan & Goa
- Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra (July 13-16)
- Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka (July 14-15)
- Gujarat Region (July 14 and 16)
- Saurashtra & Kutch (July 16-17)
Residents in these areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety during this period of intense rainfall.
