Under the influence of cyclonic circulation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that multiple states will experience heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning till April 4.
Here’s what IMD said
In an official release, IMD said, “Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30 to 60 km/h are expected in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe, Konkan & Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra from March 31 to April 4.”
IMD further informed, “Gujarat is likely to experience similar conditions on April 1 and 2, while Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Marathwada, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, and interior Karnataka will face these weather conditions during the same period. Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Rayalaseema are expected to witness thunderstorms from April 2 to 4.”
Northeastern states
In the middle and higher regions of northeast India, the Subtropical Westerly Jet core
tropospheric levels, light to moderate rainfall that is dispersed to a fairly wide extent, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) are likely to occur over south and northeast Assam.
Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh on March 31.
Heatwave conditions
On March 31 and April 1, isolated regions of Kutch and Saurashtra are predicted to experience heat wave conditions.
Furthermore, isolated areas of Assam are expected to see hot and muggy weather on March 31 and April 1, Tripura from March 31 to April 3, and the entire Gujarat region from March 31 to April 4.
