CG Weather Update: Monsoon in Chhattisgarh has now gradually started showing its tremendous effect in the entire state. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall activities are likely to intensify in the state from today i.e. July 1. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain, thunder and lightning in many districts. Weather experts say that there are chances of substantial rainfall in most of the districts in the coming days, which is expected to provide relief to the people from the scorching heat and humidity.
From today onwards the rainfall will be wider
According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon is getting stronger due to various weather systems active in Chhattisgarh. The weather in the state is changing rapidly due to the combined effect of the trough extending from North India to the Northeast, the cyclonic circulation over Northern Telangana and the east-west trough. For this reason, the scope of rainfall is expected to increase further in the coming days.
Weather changed in many districts including Raipur
The sky remained covered with dense clouds in the capital Raipur since Tuesday morning. However, the weather appeared to have completely changed. The Meteorological Department estimates that it may rain any time during the day. With the beginning of the month of Ashadha, people of the state are expecting good rainfall, which will provide relief from humidity and heat.
Warning regarding heavy rain and thunderstorm
The Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of heavy rain and lightning in many districts of the state. The department has appealed to the people not to come out of the house unnecessarily during bad weather and avoid standing in open fields and under trees. Farmers and people working in open spaces have also been advised to be especially cautious.
There was good rainfall here in the last 24 hours
During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in many parts of the state. About 3 cm rainfall each was recorded in Sakti, Konta, Nangur, Bhopalpatnam, Tokapal, Tilda and Mungeli. Narayanpur, Jagdalpur, Jagargunda and Marribangla Deori received about 2 cm rainfall.
Apart from this, light rainfall was recorded in many areas including Hardibazar, Manora, Chandrapur, Navagarh, Pendra, Churiya, Kharsia, Khairagarh, Bhotiya and Gangalur, due to which the temperature dropped and people got some respite from the heat.
Advice to remain alert for the next few days
The Meteorological Department says that monsoon will remain active in Chhattisgarh for the next few days and intermittent rainfall may continue in most of the districts. In view of the possibility of waterlogging, lightning and strong winds in areas of heavy rainfall, people have been advised to keep an eye on the latest weather updates and follow the guidelines issued by the administration. This can avoid any possible risk.