The IMD has issued a forecast for very heavy rainfall in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim as part of an active weather pattern set to last through September 23.
Bihar and Odisha are expected to receive heavy rainfall through September 18, while Chhattisgarh is forecast to see heavy rain between September 20 and 23.
Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain are forecast for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab during the same window.
Widespread rain is also expected over east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Konkan and Goa, the Gujarat region, Kerala, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Wind gusts of up to 60 kmph are forecast across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh as the monsoon begins its withdrawal.
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab are under alert for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms during the forecast period.
Widespread to fairly widespread rainfall is expected across east Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Gangetic West Bengal, Konkan and Goa, and the Gujarat region.
Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also forecast to see widespread rainfall during the period.
Gusty winds of 30-50 kmph are expected over Gujarat, Konkan and Goa, Saurashtra and Kutch, and Madhya Maharashtra.
Stronger gusts of 40-60 kmph have been forecast for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema.
The IMD’s bulletin covers the period from September 17 to 23, describing active weather conditions across multiple zones as the southwest monsoon enters its withdrawal phase.
The monsoon’s withdrawal is expected to begin from parts of northwest India in the coming days, even as active rainfall continues in the eastern and southern regions.
Isolated heavy rainfall was recorded over East Rajasthan on September 17-18, alongside the wider spell of rain affecting northern and eastern states.
Residents in affected states have been advised to stay updated with local IMD bulletins and avoid non-essential travel during periods of heavy rainfall or strong winds.
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