Weather Alert: The monsoon is fully active across the country, and heavy rainfall has become a source of trouble for residents in several states. Starting with the capital, Delhi, the Meteorological Department forecasts spells of light to moderate rain continuing through Saturday and Sunday. A ‘Yellow Alert’ has also been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday. With intermittent rain expected over the coming days, residents are advised to step out only when necessary.
Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc in Gujarat and Assam
Assam is bearing the brunt of the floods and rainfall. The death toll from the floods in the state has risen to 61, with over 700,000 people across nine districts affected. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, and the administration is working to provide essential aid to those impacted. Meanwhile, in Gujarat, continuous heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging and flood-like conditions in several areas. The severity of the situation is evident from the fact that the Kaveri River washed away a section of the railway track. Many roads remain closed, and residents have been advised to move to safer locations. The Meteorological Department has also issued a ‘Red Alert’ for Gujarat.
Heavy Rain Alert for Over 15 States
The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across more than 15 states, including UP, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Strong winds reaching speeds of 60 to 75 km/h are expected in several areas, and hailstorms are predicted in some regions. Farmers have been advised to exercise caution, as strong winds and rain could damage crops. There is also a risk of lightning strikes in the eastern states.
Special Warning for Hill States
Warnings for heavy rainfall have been issued for the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Continuous rainfall has heightened the risk of landslides and road closures. People have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel. According to the Meteorological Department, a weather trough extends from a low-pressure area over southeastern Rajasthan and adjoining regions up to the Jammu division. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area also persists from Gujarat to the Karnataka coast. Consequently, heavy rainfall continues across several parts of the country.
What will the weather be like in the rest of the country?
Meanwhile, the impact of the monsoon has become severe in several states. Continuous rainfall has created flood-like conditions in Gujarat and Assam; roads have been blocked in many areas, and normal life has been severely disrupted.
Bihar: Warnings have been issued for heavy rainfall and strong winds (speeding at 60–65 km/h) in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Araria.
Rajasthan: An alert for moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued for Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Kota, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, and Nagaur. Strong winds blowing at 40–50 km/h are likely in these areas.
Madhya Pradesh: Heavy rainfall and strong winds (speeding at 60–65 km/h) are expected in Balaghat, Dindori, Mandla, Anuppur, Vidisha, Khandwa, Narmadapuram (Hoshangabad), Khargone, Chhatarpur, and Shivpuri. Jharkhand: An alert for moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued for Sahibganj, Pakur, Ranchi, Khunti, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Palamu, Gumla, Seraikela, Simdega, West Singhbhum, Latehar, Ramgarh, Garhwa, Lohardaga, and East Singhbhum.
Uttarakhand: Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds blowing at speeds of 50–60 km/h is likely in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Nainital, Chamoli, Almora, Rudraprayag, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri Garhwal, and Champawat.
Himachal Pradesh: An alert for rain and strong winds has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Hamirpur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Kullu.
Jammu & Kashmir: Rain and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40–50 km/h are expected in Pulwama, Ramban, Jammu, Poonch, Kulgam, Udhampur, Kathua, Doda, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Kupwara.
West Bengal: An alert for heavy rain and strong squalls with speeds of 60–70 km/h has been issued for Purulia, Bankura, Nadia, Murshidabad, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, North 24 Parganas, Durgapur, and Jhargram.
Punjab: A warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued for Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Faridkot, and Sangrur.
Maharashtra: Light to moderate rainfall, with heavy rain in several areas, is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Gondia, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Jalna, Beed, Nanded, and Hingoli. Strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h may also occur. The Meteorological Department has appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel during inclement weather, adhere to instructions issued by the administration, and stay in safe locations during heavy rain, floods, lightning, and strong winds.
