IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in these states for the next 5 days

IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in these states for the next 5 days


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a new weather prediction for the sub-Himalayan region and many northeastern states it said that West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and North Eastern states will receive heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in the next five days till July 1 under the influence of strong moist Southwesterly winds. According to the tweet "Isolated extremely falls also likely over Assam and Meghalaya during 28th to 30th and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on 30th June and 1st July 2021.IMD also predicted that Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and adjoining areas are likely to witness mild rains in the last 24 hours".

According to SID at the climate Research and services Pune, K.S Hisalikar on Monday tweeted that Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and adjoining areas received mid-range in the last 24 hours at 8:30 a.m. in the morning. The maximum range of rain was between 20-40 mm of the rain mostly towards Thane NM suburbs and NW suburbs. It didn't rain much tonight. Forecast by IMD is light to moderate rains with occasional showers." said the tweet.

Meanwhile, The weather department also issued a warning which revealed that moderate thunderstorms accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning are slightly over the parts of UP, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. It's said that "This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals living outdoors" 

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