Deep Depression Near Kolkata: Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, MP Brace for More Rain; Red Alert Issued

New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Jharkhand , warning of extremely heavy rainfall due to a deep depression. An orange alert is also in effect for Odisha , Chhattisgarh , Bihar , and Madhya Pradesh , while a yellow alert has been placed for West Bengal and the northeastern states of Nagaland , Manipur , Mizoram , and Tripura.

Deep Depression to Move Towards Northeastward

According to the IMD, the deep depression is moving slowly northeastward, which may result in heavy downpours in Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh . The IMD stated in a tweet: "Deep Depression over Gangetic West Bengal moved slowly northeastward at a speed of 5 km/h during the past 6 hours, near latitude 22.6°N and longitude 88.5°E, close to Kolkata (West Bengal). It is expected to move slowly westward across Gangetic West Bengal, retaining its intensity of deep depression until September 15th morning. Afterward, it will move further westward across Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh and gradually weaken into a depression over the next 24 hours."

The department also predicted light to moderate rainfall across Nagaland , Manipur , Mizoram , Tripura, and other eastern states.

Delhi Rains Update 

No severe warning issued in the Capital, IMD has in its weekly bulletin predicted of light showers throughout the week in some parts of Delhi-NCR. Delhi has already experienced cloudy skies and moderate rainfall, with heavier rain anticipated as the depression moves westward.

Monsoon to Bid Farewell with Light Showers in Key States

As per IMD, the monsoon is expected to retreat after September 17, reducing the likelihood of heavy rains in several regions. Light to moderate showers are forecast for East Rajasthan , Himachal Pradesh , and Uttar Pradesh throughout the week.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is predicted for Maharashtra , Gujarat , and Goa , with southern states like Karnataka, Kerala , and Andhra Pradesh expected to experience light to moderate downpours.

Warning Issued for Fisherman

The weather department has issued advisory for fishermen urging them to avoid venturing into the northern Bay of Bengal and the coastal regions of Bangladesh , West Bengal, and Odisha until the morning of September 16, as rough sea conditions are expected to persist during this period.