IMD Rainfall a heads-up On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red notice for very heavy rainfall on July 1 in a number of Indian states. Up till July 4th, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Gujarat, Assam, and Meghalaya have all been given a Red Alert.
Convective clouds are seen on recent satellite data, suggesting that mild to moderate rainfall is possible in numerous places.
Additionally, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa were all under an Orange Alert issued by the meteorological service till July 5.
In Mahabharata orange alerts for the districts of Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Sindhudurg in addition to Mumbai, indicating a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall. For the next five days, the districts of Thane and Palghar are under a yellow alert, indicating the possibility of moderate to severe rainfall during this time.
Every year, excessive rainfall overwhelms the city’s infrastructure, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas and gridlock in all directions. Despite the best efforts of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and local authorities to lessen the effects, people and urban planners alike continue to face serious difficulties due to the unpredictable nature of monsoon patterns. In Mumbai’s continuous fight against excessive rainfall, efforts to update flood management systems, improve drainage, and educate the people about safety practices during heavy rains are still vital.
“During the next five days, there will be rain in all part of Gujarat… The Gujarat Region is under an official alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, and Dadra Nagar Haveli are under an orange alert,” according to IMD Scientist Pradeep Sharma
In Gujarat Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli are likely to have significant rain on July 2, with milder showers predicted elsewhere in the state. Lastly, Banaskantha in North Gujarat, as well as Navsari, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli, are predicted to have significant rainfall on July 3, with light rain expected in other areas.
Apart from these regions, a few other areas are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall, and Odisha, Konkan, Goa, south Madhya Maharashtra, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Lakshadweep, and the Nicobar Islands are likely to experience isolated thunderstorms, cloud-to-ground lightning, and gusty winds.
The nation’s capital saw its most rainfall in 88 years earlier this week.
Precautions to take
Keep a regular eye on the weather reports and advisories that local authorities and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have to offer. Keep an eye on reputable information sources including official websites, news networks, and weather apps. Avoid places that are prone to waterlogging and floods, such as low-lying streets, underpasses, and regions close to drains or rivers. During periods of severe rainfall, these regions can quickly turn dangerous, increasing the possibility of accidents and drowning.
Steer clear of needless outside activities and travel when it’s raining a lot. If you must go, pick routes that are known to be safer and less likely to flood, and make sure you have emergency contacts on hand. Remember to follow any safety instructions and guidelines.
