Heavy Rain Alert: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain in many states of the country in the next 72 hours.
Heavy Rain Alert: The monsoon has slowed down over the past few days, but it is now back on track. The monsoon’s intensification has once again brought heavy rains to many states across the country. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert, predicting heavy rains in several states over the next 72 hours. Warnings have also been issued for thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning.
Warning issued for these states
A heavy rain alert has been issued for 11 states, including Rajasthan and Haryana. Let’s take a look at the states for which the IMD has issued a warning for heavy rains over the next 72 hours.
| State/Territory | Alert Level | Expected impact (in the next 72 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Red | Heavy rain, thunderstorm (50-60 km/h), waterlogging possible in Jaipur, Jodhpur |
| Haryana | Yellow | Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms affects Delhi-NCR |
| Western Uttar Pradesh | Yellow | Light rain with strong winds, risk of flooding in Lucknow-Agra |
| South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rayalaseema) | Orange | heavy rain with thunder |
| Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim | Red | Clouds will rain with strong winds |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya | Yellow | Heavy rain at isolated places |
| Madhya Pradesh | Yellow | Heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers in 22 districts (including Bhopal and Indore). |
| Bihar, Jharkhand | Orange | Heavy rain in Saran, Gaya, Patna, light rain in 12 districts |
| Odisha, Chhattisgarh | Yellow | moderate rain |
| Gujarat (Saurashtra-Kutch) | Yellow | Light to heavy rain |
| Maharashtra, Konkan-Goa | Orange | Heavy rain in the last 72 hours, Mumbai may be submerged |
Heavy Rain Alert for South India
According to the IMD, heavy rain is expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh over the next 72 hours. Heavy rain is possible in Kerala and Karnataka.
Warning for those working near the sea
The India Meteorological Department has predicted strong waves and storms in the Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea over the next 72 hours. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea.
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