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**Headline: IMD Issues Rainfall Alert for Multiple States as Monsoon Retreats**
**New Delhi:** As the monsoon season officially retreats, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for several states across the country over the next four days. While some regions grapple with lingering heat, the IMD predicts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and heavy downpours in various areas.
According to the latest IMD update, rainfall is expected in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur from September 28th to October 1st.
Central India is also bracing for heavy rainfall. Southwest Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha are likely to experience widespread heavy rainfall on September 27th, 28th, October 2nd and 3rd. Similar conditions are expected in Southeast Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim on September 27th, and again on October 2nd and 3rd. Chhattisgarh can expect rainfall on September 27th, while rainfall is expected in the region from September 30th to October 3rd.
The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms and gusty winds in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, and Odisha from September 27th to October 1st. West Bengal, Sikkim, and Bihar are likely to experience similar conditions over the next week.
Western India is also under the weather watch. Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra can expect widespread rain and thunderstorms from September 27th to October 3rd. Marathwada is likely to receive heavy rainfall between September 27th and 29th, while Saurashtra and Kutch are forecast to experience rainfall from September 28th to October 1st. The Gujarat region can expect rainfall from September 27th-30th. Very heavy rainfall is expected in Marathwada on the 27th and 28th of September.
Northeast India can anticipate light to moderate rainfall in some areas of Assam and Meghalaya from September 27th, 28th and September 30th to October 3rd. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are expected to receive rainfall from September 28th to October 3rd, while Arunachal Pradesh can expect rainfall from October 1st to 3rd. Very heavy rainfall is expected in Assam and Meghalaya, and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on October 2nd and 3rd.
The IMD advises residents in the affected areas to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.