Heavy Rains to lash Konkan-Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Conditions are improving for the Southwest Monsoon to further depart from some further regions of Northwest and neighbouring West Central India within the next two to three days. Meanwhile, a cyclonic circulation lies over south Chhattisgarh and a trough extends from north Coastal Karnataka to this CC. Within the following 24 hours, a new cyclonic circulation is anticipated to form over the eastern portion of the Bay of Bengal and the northern Andaman Sea, off the coast of Myanmar. This will result in a low-pressure region over the easternmost part of the Bay of Bengal, which will move to its northwest and could gradually intensify. Widespread rainfall over Odisha, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and sporadic heavy showers are likely from September 29 to October 2. Maize Farmers are suggested to harvest the matured cobs and keep it in safe place. If infestation is high, spray Emamectin benzoate 5% SG @ 0.4g/litre of water to control fall army worm. Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand are also expected with similar conditions during next 3-4 days. Tamil Nadu to experience light to moderate widespread to widespread heavy rainfall for next 3-4 days, Coastal and interior Karnataka from September 29 to October 2, Kerala-Mahe from September 29 to 30. Konkan-Goa and Madhya Maharashtra are likely to receive moderate to widespread heavy rainfall, which was accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and isolated heavy rains for next 3-4 days.