After regaining strength for a short span, depression over Southwest Madhya Pradesh has weakened into a well-marked low pressure area once again. The system is presently lying over Southwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Maharashtra region and is moving westwards.
The weather system has given heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Tuesday. Yavatmal in Maharashtra received record breaking 223.4 mm of rain, followed by Akola at 188 mm. While, Indore in Madhya Pradesh witnessed 191 mm of rain.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, heavy to very heavy rain will continue to lash both the neighbouring states for at least next 24 to 48 hours. And with system moving westwards, rain belt will also cover parts of South Gujarat, with chances of heavy Monsoon showers.
As per Skymet, the system is expected to retain its strength for some time before it starts weakening further into a low pressure area.
The well-marked low pressure area has pulled the eastern arm of the Monsoon trough far south of its normal position. The trough is now passing through the centre of the system, keeping Southwest Monsoon vigorous over parts of Central India.
Updated on August 4, 2015, 05:01 PM (IST): Low pressure area intensifies, rain expected in Mumbai
After observing dry weather for the last few Days, Monsoon rains have returned to Mumbai. Light to moderate showers are expected in the city during next 24 to 48 hours.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the well-marked low pressure area over East Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Maharashtra has gained strength once again and has intensified into a depression.
The system is presently centered at 22.7°N and 80.5°E, close to Gondia in Vidarbha region. According to Skymet, the system's close proximity to the Arabian Sea has led to moisture incursion which is helping it to become more marked. The depression is expected to retain its strength for at least next 24 hours.
Till now, rain was confined to Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha and Marathwada region of Maharashtra. But with the system turning into a depression, moderate to heavy rains are expected to lash entire Maharashtra including coastal areas and Southwest Madhya Pradesh. Few places in the region are expected to get very heavy rainfall.
It has already started raining in the region including Mumbai. Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded across Maharashtra in span of six hours from 8:30 am on Tuesday.
Updated on August 4, 2015, 01:15 PM (IST): Well marked low gives heavy Monsoon rains over Central India, more in offing
The well-marked low pressure area over Central India has been giving moderate to heavy rain over parts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra during last 24 hours. While, isolated places have recorded very heavy Monsoon showers.
However, the system that was earlier over Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas has moved further west-southwestwards and is now lying over South Madhya Pradesh, adjoining Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha region.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the rain belt will also shift and cover more parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, giving heavy to very heavy rain over these areas on Tuesday.
Also under the influence of this system, good showers would occur over Chhattisgarh and Telangana. While intensity will be light over parts of Gujarat and Odisha.
The system is moving at a very slow pace, which will result in prolong spell of rain over Central India. Also, it is expected to be stationed over its present location for at least next 24 hours and will continue to sustain its strength.
As per Skymet, this weather system is following an abnormal track. Generally, these systems travel along the Monsoon trough in west-northwest direction. However, this system is moving far south direction at a sluggish pace.
Let us have a look at the rainfall figures recorded in span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday.
Updated on August 3, 2015, 03:25 PM (IST): Well marked low to bring heavy Monsoon rains in Central India
The deep depression in Northeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, titled Komen on July 30. The system started moving northwestwards and entered the Indian landmass of West Bengal, after making landfall in Bangladesh. The system caused widespread floods in several districts of West Bengal and parts of Odisha.
Presently the system is lying as a well-marked low pressure area over Jharkhand and adjoining parts of north Odisha and north Chhattisgarh.
The rainfall belt has also shifted from West Bengal to Central India. Places receiving heavy showers at present in association with the system include East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas of Jharkhand and Odisha region.
The weather system has been lying over East India for the last 5 days. Therefore, it caused flooding in several parts of the region. Dams in Odisha and West Bengal have been over flowing and many of them crossed the danger mark.
The system continues to show a very sluggish movement and weather models indicate that it will remain over Central parts of India (over Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas). The system will gradually move in a west/southwest direction.
As the system reaches Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Maharashtra region, it will act in tandem with other weather systems. For instance it could connect with the Western Disturbance over Jammu and Kashmir and the low pressure area over Pakistan and adjoining Punjab region. Therefore, the system could also take a Northeast curve.
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