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**Indian Meteorological Department Issues Severe Rainfall Alert for Multiple Regions**

**NEW DELHI, INDIA – September 27, 2023** – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe rainfall alert for various regions across India from September 27th to October 3rd. The warning encompasses heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms in several states.

The most significant impact is expected in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Maharashtra, where exceptionally heavy rainfall is forecast for September 27th and 28th.

**Regional Breakdown:**

* **East and Central India:** Light to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy downpours are predicted across West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha from September 27th to October 3rd.

* **West India:** Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat are expected to experience continuous rainfall throughout the forecast period. Marathwada and North Konkan could see very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on September 27th and 28th. Saurashtra-Kutch and South Gujarat are also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 28th and 30th.

* **Northeast India:** Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on October 2nd and 3rd. Arunachal Pradesh can expect intense rainfall from October 1st to 3rd.

* **South India:** Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala are under a heavy rainfall alert for September 27th and 28th, with the possibility of wind gusts reaching 40-50 kmph.

* **North India:** Uttar Pradesh and Eastern Rajasthan are expected to witness thunderstorms and rainfall over the next seven days.

The IMD advises citizens to exercise caution and take necessary precautions, especially while traveling. Residents in affected areas are urged to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and advisories.

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