3 weeks ago
Heavy Rain to Continue Across Uttar Pradesh, East Likely Intense
Uttar Pradesh is a big state in India.
It has been raining a lot there.
Rain is very important for farmers, but too much rain can cause problems.
The weather scientists, called the Indian Meteorological Department, measure how much rain falls.
On Monday, some places got very heavy rain.
The scientists say the rain will continue for the whole week.
Eastern parts of the state will probably get the most rain.
The rain is happening because of a storm system near the Bay of Bengal.
Even though it is raining a lot now, the state still has less rain than normal for this season.
People should be careful because there may be thunderstorms and lightning.
Uttar Pradesh experienced widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, with Lucknow seeing prolonged steady rain.
The IMD recorded very heavy rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm at some places in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am Monday.
The state's seasonal rainfall stands at 398.6 mm against a normal of 496.3 mm, a 20 per cent deficit as of August 17.
The IMD attributed the active conditions to a depression over coastal West Bengal and the monsoon trough extending toward the Bay of Bengal.
The IMD forecast heavy to very heavy rain across UP through the week, with east Uttar Pradesh expected to see the most intense spells.
- Who
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and residents of Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across Uttar Pradesh, with forecasts of continued active monsoon conditions through the week
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, especially eastern districts such as Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Varanasi and Bareilly
- When
- Monday, August 17, with forecasts extending through the coming week
- Why
- A depression over coastal West Bengal and the monsoon trough extending toward the Bay of Bengal
Key facts
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Highest rainfall recorded (24h)
- 204.4 mm
- Churk (Sonbhadra) rainfall
- 147.2 mm
- Seasonal rainfall
- 398.6 mm
- Normal seasonal rainfall
- 496.3 mm
- Rainfall deficit
- 20% (8% west UP, 27% east UP)
- Cause
- Depression over coastal West Bengal and monsoon trough toward Bay of Bengal
- Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rain across UP through the week; east UP most affected
Quotes
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
Official from the Indian Meteorological Department
“"depression over coastal West Bengal and adjoining areas and the monsoon trough extending towards the Bay of Bengal"”
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“"heavy rainfall at many places"”
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