IMD warns of heavy rains, strong winds across India

way2barak, October 20 : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert regarding the low-pressure system formed in the Arabian Sea, which is causing heavy rains with strong winds in more than 17 states of the country, including the capital Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha on Tuesday. During this time, the wind speed can reach 70 km per hour.

The weather department said a low-pressure area has developed in the Arabian Sea. A cyclonic circulation is active in the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, a trough is passing through the region. Meteorologists say its effects could be felt from west to east India.

Besides Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Odisha will also receive showers.

IMD has issued a special yellow alert for Delhi. There is a possibility of wind gusting up to 30 km per hour and heavy rain.

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal until October 21st. Rainfall may continue in several states and union territories of South India until October 25th. Kerala and Mahe are expected to experience heavy rainfall from Tuesday till Sunday, while isolated areas in South Interior Karnataka may experience heavy rainfall from Wednesday to Friday. Heavy rains are expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from Tuesday to Wednesday and in Rayalaseema on Wednesday.