The ongoing rainy season is impacting various parts of the country, with heavy rains causing challenges in multiple regions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued predictions of further heavy rainfall in several areas.
Over the next 2-3 days, Northeast India and Sikkim are likely to experience heavy rain in isolated places.
Additionally, an alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department for heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar until August 27.
Sikkim has already witnessed landslides due to the heavy rainfall, resulting in unfortunate incidents, including one fatality.
Sikkim Faces Challenges Amidst Heavy Rains
Reports from officials highlight the impact of heavy rainfall on Sorang in Sikkim’s Namchi district.
Daily life has been disrupted, roads have been damaged by landslides, crops have suffered, and basic utilities like water and electricity supply have been disrupted.
These challenges are causing considerable hardships for the local population.
Delhi Weather Outlook
On August 26, the Meteorological Department forecasts a minimum temperature of 26 degrees and a maximum temperature of 36 degrees in New Delhi.
Cloud cover is anticipated throughout the day. Delhiites can expect rising temperatures as the rainy season concludes, potentially leading to humid conditions.
Himachal Pradesh’s Rain-Related Woes
Himachal Pradesh has been grappling with relentless rainfall for weeks, resulting in issues like landslides, cloud bursts, and floods.
Tragically, the state has reported 367 casualties since the onset of this year’s monsoon. Estimated damages have reached around 12,000 crores in the state.
Uttarakhand Alerted for Heavy Rain
An alert has been sounded in 6 districts of Uttarakhand, prompting heightened administrative vigilance.
Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Almora districts have received a yellow alert for August 26, while the weather is expected to stabilize on Sunday.
Rainfall chances are predicted to decrease in the state from August 27.
Odisha Braces for More Rain
Odisha is anticipating further rainfall until August 26. Thunderstorms are likely in several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Puri, among others.
Weather Update for Uttar Pradesh
In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh’s capital, the day’s minimum temperature is expected to be around 26 degrees, while the maximum temperature could reach 35 degrees.
A partly cloudy sky is anticipated. In Ghaziabad, temperatures will range from 26 to 32 degrees.
