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Weather Update: Northeast Continues To Be On High Alert As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall; Red Alert Issued In These States…

Flood situation prevails in Northeastern states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur as heavy rains continue.

by Tashika Tyagi
Weather Update: Northeast Continues To Be On High Alert As IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall; Red Alert Issued In These States…

After one of the hottest summer seasons experienced by India, the monsoon doesn’t appear to be any kinder to us! Incessant rains have led to flood-like situations in Northeast India and claimed more than 38 lives. Not just northeast, heavy downpours in Gujarat have led the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert in the state. The meteorological department has also predicted heavy showers in Delhi and several other states over the next few days. Read on for more weather updates.

Flood-Like Situation Prevails In Parts Of Northeast India Due To Rainfall

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Image Courtesy: Canva (representative image)

Northeast India is grappling with a severe flood-like situation right now. Amid incessant rainfall, parts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram have been put on high alert for floods. About 11 lakh people in the region have been affected by this flood-like situation and 38 people have died over the past few days.

The situation is, reportedly, the worst in Assam. Most deaths due to the floods have been reported in this state and there seems to be no relief from the rain anytime soon. Seeing the heavy downpours and the rising levels of rivers in the state, Manipur has declared holidays in educational institutions for two days. As per IMD’s forecast, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Northeast India in the next few days.

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IMD Issues Red Alert In Several States Amid Heavy Downpour

While Northeast India reels with flood-like situations, Gujarat has also welcomed monsoon with a bang! As per a report in Mint, Southwest Monsoon took over India on July 2 and IMD has put some regions on high alert in anticipation of heavy rainfall. These include states like Gujarat, Bihar, and West Bengal. Very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall will continue in these states as per the IMD forecast.

IMD has also issued an orange alert in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh on July 3.

As per their latest X (formerly Twitter) update, light to moderate rainfall at many places, with occasional intense spells, is likely over Uttar Pradesh, North Punjab, North & West Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bihar, North Odisha, and South Gangetic West Bengal.

What is the weather like in your area? Let us know in the comments!

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@nehaGurung1692 & Canva (representative image)

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