Tuesday, August 27, 2024 A powerful deep depression has developed over East Rajasthan, bringing about notable weather changes in several areas. This weather disturbance, which originally emerged over northwest Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions, has gradually shifted west-southwestward, impacting extensive parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. As reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the depression, as of 08:30 IST on August 26th, 2024, was located at approximately latitude 24.
1°N and longitude 74.0°E. This coordinates place the weather system about 60 km south-southeast of Udaipur in East Rajasthan, 180 km to the east of Deesa in Gujarat, and 180 km northeast of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
The movement of this depression is expected to result in heavy rainfall and strong winds across the affected regions. Residents and authorities in these areas are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions, as the weather conditions may lead to flooding and other disruptions. The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely, issuing updates and warnings as the system progresses.
The potential for further intensification remains, and affected regions should be prepared for ongoing weather impacts. Adverse weather conditions are significantly affecting transportation services, particularly rail and air travel: Railway Service Interruptions Western Railway has declared the cancellation of several MEMU special trains between Khambhat and Anand for August 26, 2024. Heavy rainf.