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India Braces for Widespread Rains, Floods
21 Jul
Summary
- Widespread rainfall forecast across India on July 22.
- Heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected.
- Alert issued for flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across India for tomorrow, July 22. This forecast includes heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in numerous states.
From the Himalayas to western, central, and eastern regions, the monsoon is expected to be active. Specific warnings are issued for Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, with potential for very heavy rainfall and landslides.
States including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are also anticipated to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Northeast India, with states like Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, will see continued rainfall. South India, including Kerala, Coastal Karnataka, and parts of Tamil Nadu, will also receive heavy rain, with gusty winds expected in some southern areas.
The IMD advises vigilance against flash floods, landslides, urban waterlogging, and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to heed official weather updates and avoid hazardous travel routes.
