November 2, 2026
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Chhattisgarh Very Heavy Rain Alert 3-4 Nov; Konkan, Goa Thunderstorms

By IPB News Desk Reviewed by Shivanee Thote, Editorial Head 2 min read
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Chhattisgarh is forecast to get heavy rain on 2 November and heavy to very heavy rain on 3–4 November, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its all-India bulletin issued at 5:36 PM on 1 November. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also forecast for the state on 3–4 November. Parts of Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh will see thunderstorms over the same days.

Vidarbha and East Madhya Pradesh Brace for Storms

Vidarbha is likely to get heavy rain on 4 November and thunderstorms on 3–4 November. East Madhya Pradesh can expect thunderstorms with gusty winds on 1 November and again on 3–5 November. The Week reported on 31 October that rain was likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh until 4 November and that Chhattisgarh would see fairly widespread rain on 2 and 3 November.

Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra

The bulletin forecasts thunderstorms with gusty winds over Konkan and Goa on 2–3 November, Madhya Maharashtra on 1–4 November and Marathwada on 3 November. Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch can expect isolated to scattered rain on 1–3 November. The IMD’s general advisory asks farmers to drain fields and secure lodged crops, and asks people to avoid sheltering under trees during lightning.

Also read Chhattisgarh Rain: Kusmi Records 28 cm; More Showers on 2-3 November

Next Bulletin on the Evening of 2 November

The IMD issues its all-India bulletin every day, and the next one is due on the evening of 2 November. See our earlier forecast to 5 November for Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and the weather page for other regions.

Source: IMD all-India weather bulletin, 1 November 2026, 17:36 IST. Also based on reporting by The Week.

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