Today Weather Update: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka; Monsoon showers bring respite for Bihar

Weather Update LIVE: States like Jharkhand and Odisha are also likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places are very likely over Jharkhand and rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is likely to prevail over southwest and adjoining central Arabian Sea, North and adjoining central Bay of Bengal.

Today Weather Update: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka; Monsoon showers bring respite for Bihar

Weather Update Today LIVE: India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast today for East and West Uttar Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh has revealed that heavy rainfall is expected. IMD has also forecast that states in the Northeast such as Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh may also witness heavy rain later in the day.

States like Jharkhand and Odisha are also likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places are very likely over Jharkhand and rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is likely to prevail over southwest and adjoining central Arabian Sea, North and adjoining central Bay of Bengal, according to IMD, which in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin added, "Squally weather likely to prevail over Lakshadweep area and over east central Arabian sea off Karnataka coast." 

Meanwhile, people of Bihar witnessed light to moderate rains in the last 24 hours across the state, which is facing one of its worst ever water crisis. It was the first spell off rain on Monday after the monsoon arrived in Bihar on June 22, according to the local weather department.

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The IMD has not only forecast that the rains would continue, but it has also predicted heavy rainfall in the state in the coming days. 

Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nutish Kumar had asked all district officials to get ready to fight a likely drought in the state. The rains, therefore, have come as a good news, particularly for the farmers. Notably, a rain deficit of 41 per cent has been recorded for the month of June, while the deficit figures stand at 43 per cent for the month of July so far. 

In 2018, as many as 280 blocks in Bihar's 38 districts reportedly were declared drought-hit after deficient rainfall. 

Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Edited By: Harish Dugh
Updated: Tue, Jul 09, 2019
02:15 PM IST
New Delhi, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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