Strong winds with a maximum speed of 50 kmph in Madhya Pradesh on August 26 and up to 60 kmph in south Rajasthan on August 26–27 have been cautioned by the IMD. The India Meteorological Department said on Monday, August 26, 2024, that a depression over northwest Madhya Pradesh and the next east Rajasthan has deepened into a depression and warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the two States as well as Gujarat, Goa, and Maharashtra over the next two to three days.
At 11:30 p.m. on August 25, the deep depression was situated about 70 kilometres south-southeast of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. This system is likely to proceed west-southwest, affecting South Rajasthan and Gujarat before reaching Saurashtra, Kutch, and parts of Pakistan on August 29, according to an IMD report released at 2 a.m.
According to the weather department another low-pressure storm is forming over Bangladesh and bordering Gangetic West Bengal. Over the next two days, it is expected to increase and spread over Gangetic West Bengal, north Odisha, and Jharkhand. The IMD issued a red signal, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in West Madhya Pradesh on August 26. Similar circumstances are expected in east and south Rajasthan, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and Kutch from August 26 to 29.
Over the following two days, it is also anticipated that Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, and Jharkhand may see heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Strong winds with a top speed of 50 kmph in Madhya Pradesh on August 26 and up to 60 kmph in south Rajasthan on August 26–27 have been cautioned by the IMD. Up until August 30, moderate to extremely rough sea conditions are predicted near the shores of Gujarat, Pakistan, and north Maharashtra. On August 26, rough seas are also predicted in the North Bay of Bengal.
Fishermen are warned by the IMD not to go into the Arabian Sea or the Bay of Bengal until August 30. This is especially important around the shores of Gujarat, Pakistan, and Maharashtra. Operators of research and production vessels as well as small ships have been instructed to keep an eye on weather developments and take appropriate precautions. It is recommended that people stay away from waterlogged regions and always check for traffic advisories before leaving. According to the IMD, farmers in the impacted areas should make sure that fields have adequate drainage and should support their crops.
Additionally, especially in metropolitan areas, the IMD has issued warnings about possible localised flooding, traffic closures, and waterlogging. In the impacted areas, there is a chance of landslides and harm to horticulture crops because of flooding.