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Monsoon Fury: India Braces for Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms
2 Sep
Summary
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected across Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Weather alerts issued for multiple states, with ongoing rain predicted for days.
- Schools closed in Jharkhand's Garhwa and Latehar districts due to flood warnings.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts predicting significant rainfall and thunderstorms across various Indian states. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated areas of Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh, with weather alerts expected to remain active for several days.
Uttarakhand is forecast to experience continuous rainfall until September 7. On Thursday, heavy rain is predicted for specific districts including Dehradun and Nainital, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Similar conditions are expected on September 4 and 5, with alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms across the state.
Jharkhand faces heavy rain until September 5, including a red alert for very heavy rainfall in districts like Garhwa and Palamu. Schools in Garhwa and Latehar districts have been closed due to flash flood warnings. Odisha is also expecting rain until September 6, with a yellow warning for 13 districts.
Other regions, including parts of Gangetic West Bengal, sub-Himalayan districts, and Madhya Pradesh, are also under weather advisories. An orange alert has been issued for Umaria and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh due to anticipated very heavy rainfall. Residents in affected areas are urged to monitor local warnings and take precautions.
