A cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal has changed the weather pattern in India, bringing rain to several parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for rain in these areas for the next two days.
The IMD said that the cyclonic circulation is likely to bring widespread rainfall over northeast India, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, and some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. The weather agency has also forecast thunderstorms with lightning over these areas.
Impact of the Cyclonic Circulation
The cyclonic circulation is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall over northeast India, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, and some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal. The rainfall is likely to cause flooding and landslides in these areas. The IMD has advised people to take precautions in view of the heavy rain forecast. People are advised to stay indoors, avoid waterlogged areas, and not drive through flooded roads. They are also advised to keep an eye on the weather forecast and follow the instructions of the authorities.
Impact on Agriculture
The heavy rain is also expected to have a significant impact on agriculture in these areas. The crops are likely to be damaged by the rain and waterlogging. The IMD has advised farmers to take necessary measures to protect their crops.
Impact on Transport
The heavy rain is also expected to disrupt transport in these areas. The roads are likely to be flooded and impassable. The IMD has advised travelers to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid traveling during the heavy rain.
Other Impacts
The heavy rain is also expected to cause power outages and disruption of communication services in these areas. The IMD has advised people to be prepared for these disruptions and to take necessary measures to stay safe.
Weather Forecast for Different Parts of India
- Northeast India: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland on September 7 and 8. The IMD has issued an orange alert for these states, which means that there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy falls.
- Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Sikkim on September 7 and 8, and over West Bengal on September 8. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Sikkim and a yellow alert for West Bengal.
- Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal: Heavy rainfall is likely over these areas on September 7 and 8. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for these states.
- Punjab: Rain and thundershowers are likely at isolated places on September 7 and 8. The IMD has issued a green alert for Punjab.
Precautionary Measures
The IMD has advised people to take the following precautions in view of the heavy rain forecast:
- Stay indoors and avoid waterlogged areas.
- Do not drive through flooded roads.
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast and follow the instructions of the authorities.
- Be prepared for power outages and disruption of communication services.
- Take necessary measures to protect your crops.
The IMD has also advised travelers to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid traveling during the heavy rain.
