IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall alert in 12 states for next 4 days

IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall: According to recent reports and forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several states across India are on high alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days. The monsoon is particularly active in various regions, and a low-pressure system is expected to intensify, leading to widespread and intense downpours.

Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall is indeed expected in isolated places on September 8th, 12th, and 13th. The forecast indicates that a low-pressure system is likely to bring intense showers to the state, with a heightened risk of thunderstorms. This could lead to a possibility of landslides and disruption of normal life, especially in the hilly regions.

Western Uttar Pradesh: The forecast also indicates that many places in western Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive heavy rainfall on September 12th and 13th. The rainfall is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms.

Here’s a breakdown of the monsoon alert for the next four days:

States Under Red Alert:

Himachal Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Chhattisgarh

Odisha

Gujarat

Madhya Pradesh

These areas are at high risk of receiving over 20 cm of rain in a 24-hour period, which could lead to significant disruption, including landslides and flooding.

States Under Orange Alert:

Jammu & Kashmir

Punjab

Haryana

West Rajasthan

Telangana

Maharashtra (including Konkan and Goa)

Coastal Andhra Pradesh

These states are expected to experience very heavy rainfall, which may cause waterlogging and other related issues.

Other Regions with Heavy Rain Forecast:

Eastern and Southern India: A low-pressure system is forming over the northwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to bring heavy rain to coastal Andhra Pradesh, south Chhattisgarh, south Odisha, Telangana, and south interior Karnataka.

Northeast India: States like Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh are likely to see continuous rain and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Southern India: Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka are also expected to receive isolated heavy rainfall.

Travel advisories are in place for several of these areas, particularly for the hills, as there is a heightened risk of landslides and road closures. Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution, stay updated with the latest weather bulletins from the IMD, and avoid non-essential travel to the affected regions.

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