India weather: INSAT-3DS captures dramatic shift as heavy clouds cover east, south; northwest turns clear; here's why
Satellite imagery reveals stark weather contrasts in India, with dense clouds over central and eastern regions while the northwest remains clear. An active deep depression contributes to rainfall, particularly in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, as the southwest monsoon begins to withdraw in the northwest.
A satellite image captured on September 24, 2023, revealed a stark contrast in India's weather patterns across different regions. The weather system responsible for the dense cloud cover in eastern, central, and southern parts of the country is an active depression over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha. This system has already brought rainfall to Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and neighboring areas.
As the deep depression moves northwestward, moisture spreads inland, allowing for continued rainfall across central India.
Meanwhile, northwest India displays relatively clearer skies as the southwest monsoon begins its withdrawal from the region. With less moisture available for large cloud formation, satellite images show a noticeably clearer landscape in this area. However, the transition to drier conditions is not uniform across the country, and monsoon withdrawal progresses unevenly.
The INSAT-3DS satellite uses thermal-infrared observations to monitor cloud-top temperatures, helping meteorologists identify areas with deep and potentially active convection. At the time of the observation, very cold cloud tops indicated tall cloud formations associated with thunderstorms and periods of intense rainfall. While the satellite image provides a snapshot of the current weather, readers should consult official IMD forecasts and warnings for specific locations, as atmospheric conditions can change rapidly with the movement of the deep depression.
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