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New Delhi: The monsoon season is in full swing across various regions of India, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised the alarm. On Friday, August 2, the IMD issued heavy rain alerts for 24 states, signaling the likelihood of intense downpours and stormy weather. Let’s dive into the specifics:
States Under the Monsoon Radar
- Kerala: The southern state is on high alert, with the IMD predicting heavy rainfall.
- Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh: These northern states are also bracing for wet weather.
- Uttar Pradesh: The heartland state is included in the IMD’s alert zone.
- Himachal Pradesh: Expect rain and thunderstorms here.
- Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan: Western India is gearing up for monsoon showers.
- Delhi: The national capital is on the IMD’s radar for potential heavy rain.
- Jammu and Kashmir: The northernmost region is also under the alert.
- Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Tripura: These eastern and northeastern states should prepare for wet conditions.
- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Assam, and Meghalaya: The IMD has issued very heavy rain alerts for these states.
Localized Impact
- Uttarakhand: The Kedarnath Yatra has been temporarily halted due to heavy rain, and emergency response teams are on standby.
- Lightning and Storms: Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Sikkim may experience lightning and stormy conditions.
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Long-Term Outlook
- Rainfall Patterns: IMD projections indicate that most parts of the country could receive more than normal rainfall up to 106% in August and September.
- Exceptions: However, the northeastern states, East India, Ladakh, Saurashtra, Kutch, and some areas of Central and Peninsular India may see less rain.
- La Niña Influence: The La Niña weather pattern is contributing to the overall wetter conditions.
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