1 month ago
IMD warns of intense monsoon activity across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense monsoon activity, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states.
The next 14 hours are expected to be particularly critical, with wind speeds reaching up to 80 kmph in some areas.
Residents, farmers, and travelers are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
Authorities have been urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
The affected states include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
Odisha is expected to experience the most intense rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain and isolated places likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall on July 27.
IMD warns of intense monsoon activity with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states.
Wind speeds may reach up to 80 kmph, raising risks of uprooted trees, power outages, and waterlogging.
Residents, farmers, and travelers advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
Authorities urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
Odisha expected to experience the most intense rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain on July 27.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), residents, farmers, government authorities
- What
- Torrential rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds
- Where
- Several states across India
- When
- Monday and throughout the week
- Why
- Intense monsoon activity
Residents and Farmers
Government and Authorities
Precautionary Measures
Residents and Farmers
Residents and farmers are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall.
Government and Authorities
Government authorities are urged to remain on alert and issue official weather advisories.
Key facts
- Affected States
- Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Bihar
- Expected Weather Conditions
- Torrential rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds
- Wind Speed
- Up to 80 kmph in some areas
- Critical Period
- Next 14 hours and throughout the week
- Advisory
- Avoid open areas, unnecessary travel, and take precautions in flood-prone areas
- Deep Depression
- Expected to cross Bengal-Odisha coasts by Monday afternoon
- Fishermen Advisory
- Avoid venturing into the sea along and off the West Bengal coast and northwest Bay of Bengal till July 29
Quotes
Weather official at the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata
Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata official
“"The system is to bring maximum rainfall in the next few hours today. It is expected to trigger light to moderate rain or thundershowers at most places across all the districts of South Bengal, while heavy rain of about 7-11 cm is very likely to occur at one or two places over West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, and Purulia districts."”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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