Heavy Rain to Batter Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, West Bengal
Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms is expected very likely at isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal in the next 24 hours. A Cyclonic Circulation over Central India is expected to bring heavy rain to areas from southern Gujarat to western Maharashtra, and around Bihar, through Saturday. Widespread rain is expected across Northeastern and adjoining Eastern India, with heavy to extremely heavy spells and thunderstorms in Bihar and West Bengal, while Central India and the Northern Plains will also experience rain and thunderstorms. Fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms are anticipated in Western India, especially in southern Gujarat and coastal Maharashtra, where some areas may see heavy rainfall. The northern part of India is experiencing clear weather, while Uttarakhand may encounter heavy rainfall.