IMD Issues Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Several States
IMD Issues Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Several States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states and Union Territories on Sunday, urging residents to remain cautious as intense monsoon activity continues across the country.
According to the IMD, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, and Punjab are likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
The weather department has warned that the downpour could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, urban flooding, landslides in hilly regions, and disruptions to road and rail transport. People living in vulnerable areas have been advised to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow updates issued by local authorities.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, while disaster response teams have been kept on standby in several states to deal with any rain-related emergencies. The IMD has urged the public to keep track of the latest weather advisories and take necessary precautions.
