Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 10 states including UP, Bihar; check latest forecast here

Long-Term Forecast , Predicts Winter Blast , Coming For the United States. 'Newsweek' reports that the Farmers' Almanac has released its long-term weather forecast, predicting cold conditions and heavy snow in store for the United States. According to the centuries old farming advice publication, blizzards have been forecast for New England and northern Central states. . Blizzards were also predicted to hit New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The almanac predicted another El Niño to hit near the end of 2023, with increased temperatures in the Pacific setting up snow, sleet and ice precipitation in the U.S. According to managing editor Sandi Duncan, the publication , "uses a proprietary formula that considers a variety of factors including sunspot activity and tidal action of the Moon.". According to managing editor Sandi Duncan, the publication , "uses a proprietary formula that considers a variety of factors including sunspot activity and tidal action of the Moon.". According to managing editor Sandi Duncan, the publication , "uses a proprietary formula that considers a variety of factors including sunspot activity and tidal action of the Moon.". However, atmospheric phenomena such as El Niño also affect our predictions, Sandi Duncan, Farmers' Almanac managing editor, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' reports that El Niño usually results in increased temperatures and more extreme weather events. Since 1901, there have been over 30 El Niño events. . The almanac also noted that Texas is facing "unseasonably cold weather" combined with a "possible major winter storm.". For much of the Great Lakes and the Midwest, the almanac predicted "below-average temperatures and lots of snowstorms, sleet, ice and rain."

The IMD has issued forecasts for many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Manipur, and others.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several states across India.

Heavy rainfall predicted in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and northeastern states till August 9. Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh to witness...