MeT predicts heavy rainfall over Sangam

The MeT department on Tuesday made a forecast of heavy rainfall over Sangam area during February 15-17, which coincides with the third shahi snan of Basant Panchami on February 15.

The MeT department on Tuesday made a forecast of heavy rainfall over Sangam area during February 15-17, which coincides with the third shahi snan of Basant Panchami on February 15.

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Over one crore people are expected to take a holy dip in the Sangam.

Not only Allahabad, but the entire state is likely to experience rainfall due to western disturbances.

Following the rain spell the minimum temperature will fall significantly leading to fog/chilly spell, deputy DG of meteorology, regional meteorological centre OP Singh said.