IMD Rain Alert: Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many states of the country in the coming days. The Meteorological Department has predicted that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many states from 13 to 17 August. According to the Meteorological Department, a low pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday. Due to this, torrential rains are expected in the northern districts of West Bengal till August 15.
IMD Rain Alert: Torrential rains are likely to continue in many states of the country in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department has predicted that very heavy rains may occur at some places in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during the next 7 days. Extremely heavy rains are expected at some places in Uttarakhand on August 13. The Meteorological Department has predicted that torrential rains may occur in many other states including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh during August 13 to 17.
Rain havoc in Himachal Pradesh
Many parts of Himachal Pradesh are receiving heavy rains. Heavy rains have caused landslides at many places. 398 roads, including three national highways, were closed for traffic due to uprooting of trees. The local weather office has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in five districts Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur on Wednesday and Thursday. Light to moderate rains continued in some parts of the state on Tuesday. Nagarota Surian received 180.2 mm of rain, Guler 161.2 mm, Ghamarur 112.2 mm, Nadaun 78.5 mm, Dehra Gopipur 76.2 mm of rain.
Heavy to very heavy rains likely in Arunachal Pradesh
Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in northeastern India in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh till the morning of August 13. According to the IMD, very heavy rain is expected at isolated places in Papum Pare district, while heavy rain with thundershowers has been forecast at isolated areas in Pakke Kessang district. The Meteorological Department has urged the residents of the affected areas to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during extremely heavy rains and strictly follow the guidelines of the State Disaster Management Authority.
Many schools closed due to heavy rains in many areas of Jammu
Heavy rains in various districts of Jammu region caused flash floods, which damaged two buildings and closed roads connecting the districts. Authorities in Rajouri, Reasi and Poonch districts have ordered closure of all schools in view of heavy rains and adverse weather. Meteorological Department officials said that heavy rains were recorded between 8:30 am on Monday and 6:30 am on Tuesday. They said that 280.5 mm of rain was recorded in Reasi, 148 mm in Kathua and 96-96 mm in Samba and Jammu districts.
Low pressure area formed over Bay of Bengal
According to the Meteorological Department, a low pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday. Due to this, there is a possibility of torrential rain in the northern districts of West Bengal till August 15. The India Meteorological Department said that the low pressure system is likely to become more effective in the next two days. The department said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in many districts of South Bengal till August 16. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the sub-Himalayan districts of Alipurdurwar, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Kalimpong till August 15.
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