IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alerts Across Multiple States in India
- Posted on August 5, 2024
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- By Arijit Dutta
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IMD issues rainfall alerts across India, with orange alerts for Pune and Satara, and yellow alerts for several other regions. Kerala and Himachal Pradesh face potential heavy rains, while Delhi expects light showers. Multiple states, including northeastern regions, are under various rainfall warnings as monsoon conditions continue.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued various rainfall alerts for several states across India as strong monsoon conditions persist. Maharashtra's Pune and Satara districts are under an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while Mumbai and neighboring areas face a 'yellow' alert for heavy rainfall.
In Kerala, six districts including Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Wayanad are under a 'yellow' alert. The National Institute of Oceanography has also warned of tall waves and 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon along Kerala's coast until Monday night.
Himachal Pradesh, still reeling from recent floods and landslides, has been issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms at isolated places until August 8. The state has suffered estimated losses exceeding ₹700 crore, with 55 people still missing and over 80 roads closed.
Delhi residents can expect light rainfall with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 35°C. The IMD predicts light to very heavy rainfall during the week in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana.
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Other states facing rainfall warnings include Chhattisgarh, Coastal Karnataka, and various northeastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. The IMD bulletin details specific dates for expected heavy rainfall in different regions.
As the monsoon continues to impact various parts of India, authorities are on high alert to manage potential flooding, landslides, and other weather-related incidents. Citizens are advised to stay informed about local weather updates and follow safety guidelines issued by their respective state authorities.