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IMD predicts 'heavy to extremely heavy' rains in Konkan, Goa

With the south-west monsoon heading towards Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and the Vidarbha region, IMD predicted "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall with a wind speed of 40-50 kmph at isolated places over these regions on Sunday.

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Published : Jul 28, 2019, 10:15 AM IST

Updated : Jul 28, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department predicted "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall for Konkan, Goa and Gujarat on Sunday.

The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy downpour over Madhya Maharashtra and East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Rajasthan later in the day.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Rajasthan and heavy rainfall at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Marathawada, Saurashtra and Kutch, Vidarbha, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal," the IMD said.

Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is also very likely at isolated places over Jharkhand.

Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over west-central and adjoining south-west Arabian Sea, North Arabian Sea and west-central Bay of Bengal.

Rough to very rough sea conditions are very likely to prevail along and off the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The organisation has also advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.

Also Read: 13 killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department predicted "heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall for Konkan, Goa and Gujarat on Sunday.

The weather forecasting agency also predicted heavy downpour over Madhya Maharashtra and East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Rajasthan later in the day.

"Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Rajasthan and heavy rainfall at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Marathawada, Saurashtra and Kutch, Vidarbha, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal," the IMD said.

Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is also very likely at isolated places over Jharkhand.

Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over west-central and adjoining south-west Arabian Sea, North Arabian Sea and west-central Bay of Bengal.

Rough to very rough sea conditions are very likely to prevail along and off the coasts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

The organisation has also advised fishermen not to venture into these areas for the next few days.

Also Read: 13 killed in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan

Last Updated : Jul 28, 2019, 10:51 AM IST
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