New Delhi, Saturday July 14, The shift of the axis of monsoon continues towards Himalayan foothills and indicates heavy rainfall in east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and sub-Himalayan West Bengal in the next twenty four hours. In the next twenty four to forty eight hours, heavy rain in Tarai region of Himalayas may bring more water to deteriorate flood like situation in Biha
The axis of monsoon trough passes through Ferozpur, Meerut , Hardoi, Sultanpur, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur , Berhampur and thence southeastwards to Northeast Bay of Bengal.
Most parts of northwest India are likely to remain under the grip of westerly winds. A feeble Western Disturbance lies over north Pakistan . As the axis of monsoon shifts towards foothills, there is chance of decrease in strength of rain over northwest plains in Punjab Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. The hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh are likely to get rains in the next twenty four hours. West Rajasthan where monsoon reached before the schedule of 15 July, is expected to be dry in the next twenty four hours.
Along the west coast monsoon seasonal trough remains feeble and extends from Konkan coast to Kerala coast. Rains along the west coast are likely to be subdued and moderate. For the rest of parts of the region, light showers are expected.
A cyclonic circulation has formed over the central India over Vidarbha and adjoining areas. This will bring moderate rain in Vidarbha and adjoining areas including Telegana in the next twenty four hours. Pockets of Andhra Pradesh coast are likely to get moderate rains too.
Due to the temporary confinement of the moisture laden southeasterly winds along the foothills of Himalayas, north Assam and Arunachal would experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Flood situation in Assam may aggravate due to heavy downpours at a few places. Light to moderate rain is likely to continue over the rest of the parts of northeast India.
