New Delhi: The eagerly anticipated monsoon has finally arrived, blanketing the country with refreshing rains and transforming the weather into a pleasant retreat for many states. However, the downpour has also brought significant waterlogging issues in several areas. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a continuation of rains, following a bout of lightning and storms, for the next five days in northwest and central India.
Extended Forecast: Rain Across Multiple States
The IMD reports that states including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh will experience continuous rainfall over the next five days.
Brace for Heavy Downpours
Coastal Karnataka is bracing for heavy to very heavy rains on Saturday, July 6th. Similar weather patterns are expected in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and South Interior Karnataka.
Areas on High Alert
Heavy rain alerts have been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Gujarat, Kerala, and Mahe. Additionally, storms and thunderstorms are forecasted for Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Gujarat.
Light to Moderate Showers Expected
Regions like Haryana, Vidarbha, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Kerala, and South Interior Karnataka are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall. Light rains are also expected in Delhi, Ladakh, Rayalaseema, Marathwada, Telangana, North Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Orange Alert for Severe Weather
The IMD has issued an orange alert, signaling potentially severe weather, for Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Interior Karnataka, Coastal Maharashtra, and Central Maharashtra. This alert warns residents of the possibility of significant disruptions and hazards due to bad weather.
Yellow Alert Issued for Several Regions
A yellow alert, indicating a possible change in weather conditions that could impact daily life, has been announced for Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, Western Rajasthan, Eastern Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Mizoram, Manipur, and Kerala. Rainfall in these areas is expected to range between 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm.
Understanding Weather Alerts
The Meteorological Department issues four types of alerts based on the severity of the weather: Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. The red alert is the most severe, indicating heavy rains that could lead to flooding. There is also an alert for strong winds in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
As monsoon rains pour, residents are urged to stay updated with weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure safety and minimize disruptions.
