Monsoon Forecast for Sep 1, 2018: Monsoon rains in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, West Bengal

August 31, 2018 5:26 PM | Skymet Weather Team


 

Currently, the axis of Monsoon trough is passing through Hardoi, Varanasi, Hazaribagh, Bankura, Bagati and further southeastwards to Northeast Bay of Bengal, with its western end running along the foothills of Himalayas.

In view of this, Monsoon remained active over parts of Uttarakhand, North and East Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Coastal Tamil Nadu.

Major rainfall input came from Khajuraho recorded 86 mm, Cuddalore 80 mm and Parangipettai 80 mm.

As on August 30, the countrywide cumulative rainfall deficiency remains at -6%. Division wise, South Peninsula is rain surplus by 9%, Central India is deficient by a mere -1%. Meanwhile, East & Northeast India remain highest rain deficient pocket at -24%, followed by Northwest India at -4%.

During the next 24 hours, active Monsoon conditions will be seen over Gangetic West Bengal, parts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, wherein light to moderate with one or two heavy showers are possible.

Click the image below to see the live lightning and thunderstorm across India

Meantime, Normal Monsoon conditions will continue over Northeastern states, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Uttarakhand, parts of Himachal Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Konkan & Goa, Vidarbha, Coastal Karnataka and parts of Tamil Nadu. These areas may record light to moderate showers.

Rest of the country would see subdued Monsoon activities.

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