New Delhi: A depression over northwestern Madhya Pradesh and adjacent eastern Rajasthan has intensified into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday and warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the two states and Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra during the next two to three days.
At 23:30 hrs on August 25, the deep depression was centred about 70 km south-southeast of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. This system is expected to move west-southwestwards, affecting southern Rajasthan and Gujarat, and reach Saurashtra, Kutch and parts of Pakistan on August 29, the IMD said in an update issued at 2:00 hrs.
The meteorological department said another low pressure area is located over Bangladesh and the adjoining Gangetic region of West Bengal. It is likely to intensify further and move towards the Gangetic region of West Bengal, north Odisha and Jharkhand in the next two days.
The IMD has issued a red alert and said heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in western Madhya Pradesh on August 26. Similar conditions are forecast for eastern and southern Rajasthan, Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch from August 26 to 29.
Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand are also expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall during the next two days.
The IMD has warned of strong winds reaching up to 50 kmph in Madhya Pradesh on August 26 and up to 60 kmph in southern Rajasthan on August 26 and 27.
Strong winds with gusts of up to 55 km/h are expected in Gujarat, nearby Pakistan, northern Maharashtra and the northeastern Arabian Sea on August 26, increasing to 60 km/h on August 27 and 28.
Rough to very rough sea conditions are expected along the coasts of Gujarat, Pakistan and northern Maharashtra until August 30. Rough seas are also expected in the northern Bay of Bengal on August 26.
The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, especially around the coasts of Gujarat, Pakistan and Maharashtra, till August 30. Small vessels and exploration and production operators have been asked to monitor weather developments and take necessary precautions.
People are advised to avoid flood-prone areas and check traffic advisories before travelling. Farmers in affected areas should ensure proper drainage in fields and provide support to crops, according to the IMD.
The IMD has also warned of possible localised flooding, road closures and waterlogging, especially in urban areas. There is a risk of landslides and damage to horticultural crops due to flooding in the affected regions.
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