Rain Forecast Expected Across Gujarat Districts; Three-Day Weather Break Anticipated Parts of Gujarat are set to experience light to moderate rainfall over the next three days, as an upper air cyclonic circulation forms over southwestern Rajasthan. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Ahmedabad has issued forecasts indicating that several districts will see scattered showers between March 18 and 20. Kutch, Saurashtra, South Gujarat, and parts of North Gujarat are included in the rainfall zone, while Central Gujarat is expected to remain dry. The weather system, located at approximately 0.9 km above sea level, is the primary reason for the anticipated rain. The rainfall pattern is expected to vary by district. On March 18, Banaskantha, Patan, and Sabarkantha may receive scattered showers, with winds potentially reaching 40–50 km/h. In Saurashtra, Jamnagar, Dwarka, and Morbi are likely to see some rainfall, while Kutch will experience light rain. The weather activity is projected to expand on March 19, with North Gujarat districts such as Banaskantha, Patan, Sabarkantha, Dahod, and Panchmahal possibly encountering thunder alongside rain. South Gujarat will see a broader impact, with Vadodara, Chhota Udaipur, Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Dang, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli included in the forecast. Saurashtra and Kutch will continue to see rain, with Surendranagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Porbandar, Junagadh, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Gir Somnath, Botad, and Diu also affected. Winds are expected to remain at 40–50 km/h throughout the day. Temperature trends across the region show a mixed picture. The past 24 hours have been dry in Saurashtra, Kutch, Diu, Daman, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. South Gujarat has experienced a drop in maximum temperatures, which are below normal.#ahmedabad #gujarat #kutch #india_metropolitan_department #saurashtra
North Bengal Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in North Bengal are set to face heavy rainfall, ranging from 7 to 11 centimeters, starting from Thursday. This is attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh and the adjoining Gangetic West Bengal region, extending up to 1.5 kilometers above mean sea level. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the cyclonic activity, combined with strong moisture influx from the Bay of Bengal, will intensify thunderstorm activity in several districts of West Bengal. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected at multiple locations across North Bengal on Thursday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, are likely in one or two districts. The IMD has advised that these conditions may persist in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar until March 18. Some areas in the remaining North Bengal districts may also experience similar weather. The Met department has highlighted potential impacts of the weather, including damage to crops and horticulture, reduced visibility, risks to unsecured structures, and possible traffic disruptions in urban areas. Lightning strikes in open fields are also a concern. Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary movement during heavy rainfall or thunderstorms, seek shelter in safe places, stay away from trees, electric poles, and water bodies, and ensure safety measures are in place. In South Bengal, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 30 to 40 kmph may occur in isolated areas.#india_metropolitan_department #darjeeling #jalpaiguri #kalimpong #alipurduar
