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IMD Red Alert: Heavy rain alert, thunderstorms also expected in these states for four days
IMD Red Alert: The weather department has issued the most severe warning for Odisha, where extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.4 mm) is expected at some places on August 29 and 30.
IMD Red Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed in its latest bulletin that a low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-North Odisha coasts due to the influence of cyclonic circulation. Due to this, heavy rains are likely to occur in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand for the next four days. According to the IMD, this weather system will strengthen further and move towards west-northwest direction through North Odisha and West Bengal in the next 48 hours. Due to this, harsh weather conditions will be seen in the eastern, central and northwestern parts of the country, while a significant decrease in rainfall activity will be seen in South Peninsular India for the next one week.
Red alert for heavy rain in Odisha
The Meteorological Department has issued the most severe warning for Odisha, where extremely heavy rainfall (more than 204.4 mm) is expected at some places on August 29 and 30. The IMD has stated that this poses a risk of flash floods in Odisha over the next 24 hours (until 11:30 am on August 30). The IMD has stated that flash floods of moderate to low intensity are likely to occur in some watersheds and low-lying areas of Balasore, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Keonjhargarh, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh districts of Odisha.
Flash flood threat in other states
The Meteorological Department has stated that this weather system could cause heavy rainfall in Odisha and two adjacent states, potentially leading to flash floods. The IMD stated that, in addition to Odisha, flash flood and waterlogging alerts have been issued for East Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, and West Midnapore districts in West Bengal, and East Singhbhum, Khunti, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and West Singhbhum districts in Jharkhand.
Where has the disaster struck in the last 24 hours?
The IMD has reported that the monsoon has brought record-breaking rainfall to many parts of the country in the past 24 hours. Very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm) was recorded in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Bihar, while heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) was recorded in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, eastern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, Konkan, central Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand. According to the department, the highest rainfall of 16 cm was recorded in Mayurbhanj, Odisha during this period. Apart from this, 14 cm of rain was recorded in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, 14 cm in Kalka, Haryana, 14 cm in Gayaji, Bihar, 12 cm in Birsinghpur (Satna) in eastern Madhya Pradesh, 11 cm in Bakani (Jhalawar) in eastern Rajasthan, 11 cm in Kolasib, Mizoram and 10 cm in Yamkeshwar, Uttarakhand.
What will the weather be like in Bihar and Jharkhand?
The Meteorological Department has stated that several districts in Bihar are likely to receive heavy rainfall from August 30th to September 4th. A severe warning for strong lightning has been issued for West Bengal and Jharkhand on August 29th. Further, very heavy rainfall is forecast for August 30th. Jharkhand is also expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 31st. The Meteorological Department has also stated that Odisha may experience heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, from August 29th to September 1st. Winds of 40-50 km/h (gusting up to 60 km/h) are expected during this period.
What will the weather be like in UP, MP, and Chhattisgarh?
The IMD has stated that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in eastern Madhya Pradesh on August 29 and September 2-3, while Chhattisgarh is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from August 30 to September 1. Furthermore, strong winds (30-40 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h in thunderstorms) and lightning are expected in western Madhya Pradesh between August 29 and September 2. The Meteorological Department has stated that very heavy rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand between August 29 and August 31 and September 1, while heavy rainfall will continue in eastern Uttar Pradesh from August 30 to September 4.
Double attack of heat and humidity in Delhi-NCR
The Meteorological Department has stated that no heavy rainfall is currently forecast in the national capital, Delhi. Between August 29 and 31, Delhi will experience partly cloudy skies, with maximum temperatures expected to hover between 35°C and 37°C, which will be 1.6°C to 3°C above normal. However, very light rain is expected in the afternoon or evening on September 1, which could bring temperatures down to 33°C-35°C.
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