India Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall Across Southern and Central Regions, Monsoon Withdrawal to Begin

Recent Weather Events

In the past 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded in isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, while Telangana and North Interior Karnataka also experienced heavy rain. These conditions are set to continue in the coming days, as per the forecast issued today.

Weather Systems in Play

Several weather systems are currently influencing the India Weather Forecast:

Monsoon Withdrawal: Conditions are becoming favorable for the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon from parts of West Rajasthan and Kachchh, starting from 23rd September.
Cyclonic Circulations: An upper air cyclonic circulation over the westcentral Bay of Bengal and another over northern Thailand are key drivers of the current weather. These systems are expected to result in the formation of a low-pressure area by 23rd September.

Forecast for Central India

Vidarbha will likely experience widespread light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy showers between 23rd and 27th September.
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will see scattered rainfall over the next few days, with isolated heavy rainfall predicted from 23rd to 27th September.

East and Northeast India Forecast

The India Weather Forecast indicates fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall across Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Sikkim, and parts of the Northeast. The following regions are likely to experience heavy rainfall:

Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura: Over the next 7 days
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya: 23rd to 27th September
Bihar: 23rd to 25th September
West Bengal & Sikkim: On 25th September

Hot and humid weather is also expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and parts of the Northeast until 23rd September.

Northwest and West India Forecast

Rainfall activity is expected to be minimal in West Rajasthan, while scattered rainfall will occur over Saurashtra, Kutch, and other parts of the northwest. Highlights include:

Heavy rainfall over Marathwada on 23rd and 24th September
Heavy rainfall in Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa, and Gujarat from 24th to 27th September

South Peninsular India Forecast

Heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on 21st September, while North Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh can expect similar conditions until the 24th. Other key forecasts include:

Telangana: Heavy rainfall from 23rd to 25th September
South Interior Karnataka: Rain on 22nd and 23rd September
Rayalaseema: Heavy showers on 24th and 25th September

Additionally, above-normal maximum temperatures are expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala over the next three days.

Conclusion

This India Weather Forecast highlights significant rainfall activity across various regions, driven by cyclonic circulations and monsoon withdrawal. People in affected areas are advised to stay updated and take necessary precautions.