Modi shared a post on social media, stating, ‘The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time. As a friendly neighbor and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required.’

Over the past 24 hours, most parts of the state experienced rainfall. Heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in some places in the Raipur, Durg, and Bastar divisions. The maximum temperature in Bilaspur was 32.6 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, Gobra Nawapara and Rajim received 14-14 cm of rainfall, Arang 13 cm, Patan, Mandir Hasaud, Gunderdehi, Balod, and Mohla 11-11 cm, Baloda Bazar and Khadgaon 10-10 cm, Dhamtari, Pallari, Daundi, Audhi, Bhakhara, Pakhanjur, and Gurur 9-9 cm, and Mana-Raipur Airport, Antagarh, Manpur, Bhilai, Pithora, Magarlod, Mahasamund, and Raipur city 8-8 cm.

Chhura, Kurud, Nerharpura, Labhandih, Dharsiva, Orchha, Kasdol, Kukrel, Chhotedongar, Charama, Lawan, Mainpur, and Komakhan received 7-7 cm, while Bhanupratappur, Makdi, Kharora, Dungrikondal, Ghidhauri Tundra, Ahivara, Arjunda, Kutru, Kanker, and Simga recorded 6-6 cm of rainfall. Most other places received less than 6 cm of rainfall.

Alerts Issued: The Meteorological Department has predicted medium rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h) for the next three hours in Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, and Gariaband. An orange alert has been issued in these areas. A yellow alert has been issued for Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Durg, Bemetara, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur, with the possibility of medium rainfall.

Raipur Weather: The sky in Raipur will remain mostly cloudy today. Rain is expected with thunder and lightning. The temperature is likely to range between 24 and 32 degrees Celsius.

The weather department has not predicted any rain in Delhi until September 21. There will be partly cloudy skies in Delhi today. The maximum temperature can be 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature can be 24 degrees Celsius. The sky will remain partly cloudy in Delhi until September 21.

The weather has changed in Uttar Pradesh. According to the weather department, heavy rain can be seen in the state in the coming days. Today, rain and thundershowers are expected in some places in Western UP and in many places in Eastern UP. Heavy rain may also occur in both parts of the state somewhere. The weather department has also predicted the possibility of thunder and lightning in some places.

**Orange Alert in these states**

Heavy rainfall is expected in Bihar for the next 72 hours. The weather department has issued an alert regarding this. Heavy rain is likely in at least 9 districts of the state. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert in the state. The state is expected to experience thunderstorms and lightning. There is an Orange Alert for Jharkhand. Today, heavy rain is possible in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Madhya Maharashtra. An Orange Alert has been issued for Mumbai. Heavy rain is likely in Goa. Heavy rain is expected in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Bengal in the next 2 days.

**What is the situation in the mountains and Northeast India?**

Heavy rain is expected in Uttarakhand today. The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for rain in many places in districts like Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Chamoli, Nainital, and Bageshwar today. There is also an alert for heavy rain in many places in Himachal Pradesh today. Speaking of Northeast India, heavy rain is expected in Arunachal Pradesh today and tomorrow. Light to moderate rain is expected in Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Mizoram from today to September 21. Heavy rain is likely in Assam-Meghalaya. Rain may continue in Sikkim until the 18th.

The severity of waterlogging on Ranchi’s roads is such that vehicles appear to be navigating through a lake rather than a roadway. On Monday evening, a particularly severe incident occurred near the Kantatoli flyover, where the main road between Kantatoli and Bahu Bazaar was completely inundated due to the heavy rain. A white Scorpio car, caught in this scenario, plunged directly into a water-filled pothole.

Fortunately, with the assistance of local residents, the occupants of the car were promptly rescued, averting a potential disaster. The video of the Scorpio’s submersion has rapidly circulated on social media. The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for rain in Ranchi and more than 15 other districts for the next 24 to 48 hours.

The department has advised the public to exercise caution due to the threat of lightning strikes during the intense rainfall. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives in Heselpiri village, under the Budhmu police station area of Ranchi, on Sunday evening when they were struck by lightning during the storm. The deceased have been identified as Bal Govind Mahato and Udaynath Mahato. The incident occurred as they were returning home with their livestock.

This alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system formed over the south-eastern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, as well as eastern Bihar and its surrounding regions, leading to rainfall in different parts of Jharkhand. On September 16th, the state’s north-western and central regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall in some places.

The weather department also predicts thunderstorms and strong winds (30 to 40 kmph), along with the possibility of lightning strikes in some areas of the state. On September 17th, the northern and adjacent central parts of the state may witness thunderstorms, strong winds (30 to 40 kmph), and lightning. Furthermore, on September 18th, the north-western and north-central regions of Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall in certain areas, accompanied by strong winds (30 to 40 kmph) and the potential for lightning.

During the past 24 hours, Dumka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, measuring 152 millimeters. Ranchi received 40.8 mm of rainfall during the same period. Other areas that experienced rainfall include: Chakradharpur (134.8 mm), Sadar Chaibasa (98.4 mm), Daltonganj (89 mm), Mandu (87.2 mm), Rajdhanwar (85 mm), Chainpur (76 mm), Mander (75.2 mm), Kuchai (64.2 mm), Koderma DVC (60.5 mm), Rania (58.4 mm), Gudri (57.6 mm), Tilia (55.5 mm), Patratu (55 mm), Sonua (54.4 mm), Masanjore (51.2 mm), Maharo (46 mm), Ramgarh (45.6 mm), Badkisuraiya (43 mm), and Siktia (42.4 mm).

The situation is likely to persist for the next four to five days. The Meteorological Center in Ranchi has predicted heavy rainfall across the state for the next four to five days. A yellow alert has been issued for 18 districts in the state, and an orange alert has been issued for another six districts. The administration has also advised the general public to take precautions during the heavy rain, particularly concerning lightning strikes.