Chhattisgarh: Heavy Monsoon rains in Korba, Bilaspur, Raipur, Kawardha

Chhattisgarh has received normal Monsoon rains to the tune of 4%, so far. Till July 17, Monsoon rain in Chhattisgarh was surplus by 10%. However, it reduced to 7% on July 20. Now, the surplus figure has come down further.

At present scattered rainfall activity is going on over the state, but we could expect rainfall to increase significantly in next 24 hours.

Fairly widespread moderate to heavy rain and thundershowers are likely in Chhattisgarh on July 26 and 27. Isolated places could receive extremely heavy showers as well.

Meanwhile, here’s a look at the rainfall figures in several parts of Chhattisgarh, in a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Thursday:

Weather systems affecting Chhattisgarh

We can see a cyclonic circulation over Chhattisgarh and adjoining Jharkhand region, right above Odisha. This weather system will bring heavy showers in some of the places including Korba, Bilaspur, Raipur and Kawardha.

After this spell of rain, the cumulative average in Chhattisgarh will become excess. Farmers in the region will have a reason to smile because such heavy rainfall will be very essential for paddy crops.

Also read, the Monsoon forecast for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha

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