IMD Bulletin: Tamil Nadu and Kerala to receive heavy rainfall today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Thursday, predicted heavy rainfall in few areas of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Karnataka today. Apart from that, the weather forecast agency also predicted that the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar are also likely to witness heavy downpours throughout the day.

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Warnings for various areas

IMD All India Weather Bulletin further stated that thunderstorm accompanied by lightning is also likely to occur over Uttarakhand, Punjab, East Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.

According to the bulletin, the weather in Delhi is expected to remain normal with moderate temperature and cloudy sky with a slight possibility of development of thunder or lightning. The temperature in the region will oscillate between 24 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius.

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Rains have been causing havoc in various parts of India for quite a while now. Regions like Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have been facing flood-like situations. The situation in Bihar has been worsening by the day.

Bihar floods

At least 55 people have died in rain-related incidents in Bihar following torrential showers that took place between September 27 and 30. Flood-like situations have been clouding the state capital Patna where houses have been damaged and animals have died due to rains. Houses have also been flooded and several shopped have shut down because of the trouble that the rains and flooks have been causing. Routine life has been crippled in the state.

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Additionally, boats have been pressed into service to evacuate people stuck on the flood-hit streets. Water has also gushed into many power sub-stations and power has been cut out to avoid any untoward incident in the state. Last year, Kerala was under the flood fury and the state saw destruction on massive levels with hundreds of people dying and houses being damaged due to rains.

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(With ANI Inputs)