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- The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall across most parts of India over the next seven days.
- The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are among the areas expected to receive very heavy rainfall during this period.
- Extremely heavy rainfall of 30 cm or more was recorded over Sikkim in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Wednesday.
- India's cumulative monsoon rainfall stood 15% below normal through 16 September, at 682 mm against the normal 801.5 mm since 1 June.
- The heavy showers could help narrow the monsoon shortfall, and people in the affected states should stay alert to weather warnings.
What to watch next
- Very heavy rainfall forecast over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on 18 September
- Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy showers over Chhattisgarh during 19-22 September
- Whether the 15% monsoon rainfall deficit narrows as the season progresses
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