Heavy Rainfall Alert: IMD Issued Red Alert in These States

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an intense spell of rainfall or snowfall over the western Himalayan region. Given the atmospheric conditions, a warning for an orange alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir and a red alert in Himachal Pradesh today.

By News Next Live On Feb 20, 2024 - 8: 12 pm

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Although winter has started to end, the effect of rain due to Western Disturbance is being seen in many states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an intense spell of rainfall or snowfall over the western Himalayan region and plains of Northwest India till February 21.

Given the atmospheric conditions, a warning for an orange alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir and a red alert in Himachal Pradesh today. The India Meteorological Department has predicted the possibility of hailstorm along with rain.

Hailstorm at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Uttar Pradesh and Haryana-Chandigarh and about East Uttar Pradesh, light to moderate rain is expected at few places till February 22. According to the weather forecasting agency, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to witness bountiful snowfall and rainfall today.

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The weather department noted that two Western Disturbances, one currently in the middle tropospheric westerlies and another cyclonic circulation over Pakistan and surrounding areas are behind these meteorological conditions. Moreover, thunderstorms and lightning are expected to occur over the Western Himalayan Region until February 21.

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IMD also stated that light to moderate rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan until February 21. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also expected to accompany rains during the same period. The state of Madhya Pradesh can expect light to moderate over the next 3 days.

Rajasthan may witness thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds today and tomorrow while Uttar Pradesh can expect similar conditions to prevail over the next three days. The states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan will be witness to hailstorm activity today, according to the MeT department forecast while Uttar Pradesh may see such conditions on Tuesday.

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