Chhattisgarh is expected to witness another spell of heavy rainfall on September 1, with weather authorities issuing an orange alert for six districts and a yellow alert for 15 districts. The intensity of rainfall is likely to decline from September 2, according to the weather forecast cited in the source report.

Several parts of the Surguja and Raipur divisions received heavy to very heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours. Balrampur’s Chando recorded 290 mm, while Kotadol in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) received 168 mm. Shankargarh recorded 120 mm and Raipur city received 131 mm of rainfall during the period.

The continuing rain has also affected road connectivity in northern Chhattisgarh. A culvert over Khirki Nala in MCB district was damaged after persistent rainfall, completely disrupting the main road connecting Kotadol with Madhya Pradesh.

Heavy rainfall affects road connectivity

The damage to the Khirki Nala culvert has left the route between Kotadol and Madhya Pradesh closed, according to the information provided. The disruption could affect movement between the two areas until the damaged crossing is restored.

The incident highlights the impact of intense rainfall on local infrastructure, particularly in areas where roads and crossings are vulnerable to rising water levels.

Rainfall recorded across several areas

The past 24 hours saw significant rainfall in parts of the Surguja and Raipur divisions.

Among the highest figures cited were 290 mm in Chando, Balrampur; 168 mm in Kotadol, MCB; 120 mm in Shankargarh; and 131 mm in Raipur city.

Residents in areas under the weather alerts have been advised to remain cautious, particularly near swollen drains, rivers, low-lying roads and vulnerable crossings.

Raipur likely to receive showers

Raipur city may receive thundershowers on September 1, with the maximum temperature expected to remain around 27°C and the minimum temperature around 23°C.

The possibility of thunderstorms and showers could result in temporary disruption to normal activities in some parts of the city.

State rainfall remains close to normal

Despite the intense spells in some areas, Chhattisgarh's cumulative monsoon rainfall remains close to its seasonal average.

From June 1 to August 31, the state received 917.1 mm of rainfall, compared with the normal rainfall of 933.2 mm for the period. This represents a deficit of 16.1 mm, or around 2 per cent.

The full monsoon season, from June to September, normally brings around 1,132.3 mm of rainfall to Chhattisgarh. With September beginning, the state would need another 215.3 mm to reach that seasonal average.

Rainfall intensity expected to decline

According to the forecast cited in the report, rainfall activity in Chhattisgarh is likely to weaken from September 2. However, isolated heavy showers may continue in some areas, depending on local weather conditions.

The immediate concern remains the impact of heavy rain on roads, bridges, culverts and low-lying areas, particularly in districts that have already received substantial rainfall.

IMD forecasts below-normal September rain nationally

The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal rainfall across the country during September, with rainfall expected to remain below 91 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), according to the supplied information.

Normal rainfall for September is around 167.9 mm.

The IMD has also indicated that average daytime temperatures during September are likely to remain above normal in the country.

The rainfall outlook comes after an unusually warm August. According to the figures provided, India's average temperature in August 2026 was 28.01°C, making it the warmest August since records began in 1901. The normal average temperature for August is 27.34°C.

The average night temperature in August also reached 24.36°C, reportedly the highest recorded for the month since 1901.

For Chhattisgarh, the focus now remains on the final month of the monsoon season, with rainfall already close to the normal seasonal level but heavy spells continuing to create localised risks.