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Cyclonic ‘Michaung’ turns active in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues warning

Uddeshya Thakur — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:48:35 +0000

The low pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjacent South Andaman Sea has now completely transformed into a low pressure area. Due to this, the risk of cyclonic storms is increasing. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning in this regard on Wednesday. It has been told what kind of change is going to occur in the weather in the Bay of Bengal, which is also going to take the form of a storm.

The Meteorological Department has said that the kind of weather conditions that have developed are expected to move towards the west-northwest direction. These weather conditions will gradually develop into a deep depression in the south of the Bay of Bengal by November 30. It is also expected that it will strengthen further and within the next 48 hours, it will turn into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ over the south-west and adjacent south-east Bay of Bengal.

Possibility of heavy rain

According to the report of Hindustan Times, the department has also said that light to moderate rain is expected at most places in the Nicobar Islands. Between November 29 and December 1, heavy to very heavy rains may be seen in the Nicobar Islands. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at most places in the Andaman Islands. Very heavy rain can also be seen on 30th November.

Warning of high speed winds also received According to IMD, strong winds will blow at a speed of 25-35 kilometres per hour, which is also expected to reach 45 kilometres per hour. These winds are expected to blow in the southern Andaman Sea and adjacent Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 29. In the south-east of the Bay of Bengal on November 30, winds can blow at a speed of 40-50 km per hour to 60 km per hour.

By December 1, the speed of these winds is expected to reach from 50-60 kilometres per hour to 70 kilometres per hour. On December 2, these winds can reach 60-70 kilometres per hour up to 80 kilometres per hour.

Cyclone Tej: The next big storm in the Arabian Sea

Vanshika Lodhi — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:56:12 +0000

The Arabian Sea is currently witnessing the formation of Cyclone Tej, a severe cyclonic storm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the storm currently resides near Socotra, Yemen. They anticipate that favorable environmental conditions will escalate it into an extremely severe cyclonic storm by Sunday afternoon.

Predicted Landfall

Cyclone Tej is predicted to make landfall between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) and Salalah (Oman) in the early hours of October 25. The storm is likely to traverse this path over the Arabian Sea.

Current Developments

A storm is currently brewing at a distance of 1850 km southwest of Karachi, Pakistan, in the Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported on Saturday that a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea has intensified into a depression.

Implications for Pakistan

The PMD has stated that no coastal regions of Pakistan are expected to be affected by this system. This marks the second cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea this year.

Warnings from Weather Experts

Weather experts have warned that storms can sometimes deviate from their predicted path and intensity. This was observed with Cyclone Biparjoy earlier this year. Consequently, it’s important to stay updated with current weather forecasts. At present, these forecasts indicate that the storm is on a trajectory towards the coast of Yemen and Oman. However, there’s a chance that it could change direction over the central Arabian Sea. This shift could potentially guide the system towards the coasts of Sindh and Gujarat. Therefore, this information is crucial for those living in these areas to prepare for possible weather changes.

Cyclone Tej heads towards India: All you need to know about it!

Shreyansh Raghuvanshi — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:39:08 +0000

India Meteorological Department (IMD) took to social media platform X, to warn against the upcoming Cyclone Tej. “Depression over SW Arabian Sea intensified into DD about 880 km E-SE of Socotra (Yemen).To intensify into a CS over SW Arabian Sea during the next 12 hours and further intensify into a SCS in the evening of 22nd Oct,” said IMD.

Deep depression over SW Arabian Sea moved W-NW about 820 km E-SE of Socotra (Yemen) and 1100 km S-SE of Salalah Airport (Oman). To intensify into a CS over SW Arabian Sea during next 06 hours and further severe cyclonic storm in the evening of 22 Oct pic.twitter.com/UnsHhnDFCN

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 20, 2023

“Deep depression over SW Arabian Sea intensified into a CS Tej about 670 km E-SE of Socotra (Yemen).To intensify into SCS in the next 12 hours and further into a VSCS in the subsequent 24 hours. To cross Yemen Oman coasts bet Al Ghaidah (Yemen) & Salalah (Oman) around early morning of 25 Oct,” added IMD.

Unlikely Cyclone Biparjoy, Tej is not anticipated to affect Gujrat, however alert is made by the Tamil Nadu weather agency. The forecast suggests that this storm is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Sunday.

Manorama Mohanty, director of the Meteorological Centre in Ahmedabad, told PTI: “Since the cyclone would move towards west-northwest, it may not have any impact on Gujarat (which lies to the east). Weather in Gujarat will remain dry for the next seven days.”

“Isolated sharp, intense spells like today’s early morning spells are possible in KTCC belt (Chennai and surroundings) for today and tomorrow. The low forming in the Bay of Bengal will be dragged up the north bay towards Odisha to Bangladesh, with the villain coming from the Westerly trough associated with the western disturbance. The cyclone in the Arabian Sea will move away from the Indian coast for the time being,” informed the Tamil Nadu weather agency.

Isolated sharp intense spells like today early morning spells are possible in KTCC belt (Chennai and surroundings) for today and tomorrow.

Chennai will end October with huge below normal rains. pic.twitter.com/JIPVngRBCB

— Tamil Nadu Weatherman (@praddy06) October 21, 2023

Meanwhile, Chennai is all set to end October with huge below-normal rains.

Mumbai schools to bring back online classes again only for 1 day tomorrow

Aayush Agarwal — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:44:15 +0000

As per the order of the BMC dated 19th July, 2023, all schools in Mumbai both private and public will remain closed tomorrow. This order came through after the IMD issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert in the city. With some districts such as Thane which were issued with the “Orange Alert”.

However, much like Mumbaikars, schools have decided that rains should not affect children’s education. As per various sources, online classes which were once seen as the daily practice during the COVID-19 lockdown, will return only for 1 day.

As of now, many private schools are in the works to notify their students of the 1 day of online classes to continue their education without disruption. While the Mumbai rains may seem to have affected every aspect of a citizen’s life, schools seem determined to promote educational continuity.

On the other hand, only a few private schools have opted for this alternative to the rains, other schools in the city or even government schools have not made any similar practices for their students.

Himachal Pradesh: 108 people dead in floods, state on 5-day yellow alert

Avinash Ram — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:36:25 +0000

In spite of a new IMD warning of heavy rains through July 18, Himachal Pradesh is still battling to recover from the enormous destruction brought on by cloudbursts and floods since last weekend. 108 fatalities have been reported in the state. According to figures issued on Friday by the Himachal government’s Department of Revenue, the damage in the state is expected to cost approximately Rs 3738.28 crore in financial loss. Himachal Pradesh continues to be the most severely impacted state in North India, and as a result, Union Home Minister Amit authorized the advance release of the second tranche of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), totaling Rs 180.40 crore.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Central Government has already issued the first tranche of a Central share of Rs 180.40 crore to Himachal Pradesh from SDRF on July 10, 2023, for immediate relief efforts. The MHA stated that “the release of funds will assist State Government in carrying out relief measures for the affected people during the current Monsoon season.”

According to the ministry, the Government of India has given the State Government of Himachal Pradesh all necessary logistical and financial support so that it can effectively handle the situation brought on by the recent flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. According to the MHA, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has already given 27 states their part of the SDRF, totaling Rs 10,031.20 crore, in the fiscal years 2023–2024. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent a total of 11 teams, as well as rescue boats and other tools, to Himachal Pradesh to assist with rescue efforts.

Aside from that, the Ministry added, “Two MI-17V5 helicopters have been sent for an evacuation mission. One Column of 1 PARA SF and 205 Army Aviation Squadron have been deployed at Paonta Sahib. In order to examine the situation and the relief efforts being made by the State Government of Himachal Pradesh on the ground, the Central Government has also established Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs). Beginning on July 17, the IMCT would conduct their fieldwork. In contrast, from June 24 to July 14, 108 people died in Himachal Pradesh as a result of the monsoon storm.

The period from June 24 to July 14 saw 108 fatalities in Himachal Pradesh. The government officials’ statistics showed that 72 deaths were caused by road accidents, fires, drownings, falls from steep rocks, snake bites, electrocution, and other causes, while 36 deaths were caused by landslides, cloudbusts, and flash floods. Due to the enormous destruction brought on by the torrential rains, a financial loss of over 3738.28 crore has also been reported in the state. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Himachal Pradesh is likely to endure severe rain, with the downpour forecast to linger for five days. The next five days are anticipated to see heavy to very heavy rain fall in Uttarakhand, heavy rain fall in Himachal Pradesh, and heavy rain fall in Uttar Pradesh, according to the IMD.

A yellow notice has also been issued for the state by the India Meteorological Department for the subsequent five days. On July 14, the monsoon started to move into Himachal Pradesh. A yellow alert has been issued in Himachal Pradesh for the following five days as a result. Most regions of Himachal Pradesh will experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall throughout the course of these five days. Landslides, flash floods, falling trees, and stone-firing accidents will also occur, according to the IMD. The constant rain has caused flash floods and landslides, which have caused extensive damage throughout Himachal Pradesh.

Meanwhile, substantial rainfall was seen today in Himachal Pradesh in the following districts: Saloni (district Chamba), 12 cm; Kangra Aero, 6 cm; Barthin, 6 cm; and Nagrota Surian, 6 cm. Prior to this, the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a total of 40 sorties over the course of the previous 48 hours as part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the flood-stricken Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The Ministry of Defence stated in a release that a total of 40 missions were carried out over the course of the previous 48 hours, during which 126 people were rescued and 17 tons of relief supplies were distributed in various locations.

As the monsoon rains continued to batter Himachal Pradesh, the Beas River in the Mandi district is in flood. Moreover, after being shut down yesterday owing to a landslide, vehicular traffic between Chaura and Wangtu has already resumed. According to a tweet from HP Traffic and Railway Police, “The National Highway is open for all vehicular movement from Chaura to Wangtu, but at Wangtu, the National Highway is closed due to a landslide yesterday, as a result of which small vehicles are being diverted from the temporary road of JSW.”

There are blocks on five national highways. There is an obstruction on National Highway 5 (NH 5) between Sakiba and Spilo in District Kinnaur. District Lahaul Spiti is located on a block along National Highway 3 from District Mandi to District Kullu. area Kullu has a block on National Highway 505, which runs from Gramphu to Losar in the Lahaul-Split area. A significant landslide in Mandi has blocked the road. According to a news release from the Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority, National Highway 707 in District Sirmaur is closed because to a landslide close to Shilai. While visiting the flood-affected areas of the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, BJP leader JP Nadda and Union Minister Anurag Thakur.

Along with other political heavyweights, they were escorted by the former chief minister and leader of the opposition, Jairam Thakur. The BJP President gave the populace assurances that the federal government would provide all the aid required for relief and restoration. “13 teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are also stationed there. To assist in the rescue efforts, a MI-17 helicopter has been used. To provide assistance and promote recovery, the Central Government will take whatever action is required, according to Nadda. Nadda also paid a visit to the Panchvaktatra temple, which was submerged in the inundated Beas river, alongside Union Minister Thakur and former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur.

Additionally, the flood-affected parts of Himachal Pradesh, which has been devastated by excessive rains, received aid from air force aircraft. Ashutosh Garg, the Deputy Commissioner for Kullu, stated that the entire district is operating on a war footing when it comes to providing help and rescue efforts. “In the entire district, our relief and rescue efforts are being conducted on a war footing. Over 1800 transformers were impacted by the floods, of which the Electricity Department has repaired 50%. The Kandi-Kataula route, which connects the national highway segment between Manali and Chandigarh, has been reopened to traffic, according to the Kullu Deputy Commissioner.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, intervened directly earlier, and the Resident Commissioner’s office was able to rescue 22 athletes who had become stuck at the inter-state bus terminal (ISBT) in New Delhi due to flooding. Due to the Yamuna River’s rising water levels, flooding was seen at the interstate bus terminal at Kashmere Gate on Thursday. The increase in water level has temporarily halted bus operations, and buses from neighboring states are not being permitted to enter the bus terminal.

In order to compete in the 40th National Junior TaeKwondo Championship from July 7–9 in Shimoga, Karnataka, a team made up of 9 boys, 10 girls, 2 coaches, and 1 manager traveled there. According to officials, the squad returned by train to New Delhi this afternoon. They were stranded at ISBT due to the extensive logging outside the bus terminal. The Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was then reached by one of the coaches, Ashiwini Kumar, who requested assistance over the phone. The CM then promptly ordered Resident Commissioner Meera Mohanty to save the coaches, according to an official statement.

They were then disqualified, and the athletes who had been transported to Himachal Bhawan were subsequently seen by Resident Commissioner and OSD to Chief Minister in New Delhi K S Bashtu. Their safe return to their homes in Himachal Pradesh would be arranged by the state government. As a result, the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh, which was recuperating from the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak, has received another shock from the recent torrential rain and flooding. A hotelier remarked about how the rain has a negative impact on the travel industry.

“The tourism industry is losing 100% of its revenue. In Shimla, Kasauli, and Manali, I manage hotels. Most of the time, flooding and rain prevent access to the roads. They are terrified, those tourists. After Covid, this is another shock to our tourism industry, according to hotelier Rajinder Singh Thakur. In addition, a Maharashtrian traveler said that the interruption of the Shrikhand Mahadev yatra made him feel fortunate.

Himachal Pradesh has been hammered by heavy rains, which have caused flooding and landslides throughout the state.

Monsoon westerly & south-westerly winds stall advancements in Maharashtra

Dixita Hazarika — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:18:15 +0000

The weak, westerly and south-westerly winds have adversely affected the monsoon in Maharashtra’s North Konkan region (including Mumbai). This led to the advancement of monsoon season to face a setback in those regions.

The monsoon reached Ratnagiri last week. It takes around 48 hours for the monsoon to reach Mumbai from Ratnagiri under favourable weather conditions. But, because of the weak south-westerly winds, it’s now been almost a week since the monsoon has stalled in Ratnagiri.

According to IMD sources, “ The situation as of now is not favourable for further advancement of monsoon in the North Konkan region. Strong westerly and south-westerly winds are required for the advancement of monsoon. There are westerly and south-westerly winds in the region, but not strong enough to pull the monsoon towards the North Konkan, Mumbai region.”

The sources also mentioned that whatever little rain is occuring, it’s because of the cyclone moving inwards and creating moisture. There are hardly any clouds in the region and there is no rain in the interior sections of Maharashtra and so, the rain occuring in the North Konkan coastal region is not because of monsoon advancement.

Based on current weather conditions, it’s unlikely for North Konkan and Mumbai to witness rainfall during the end of June or the beginning of July, causing a rainfall deficit in Maharashtra in June, the sources indicated.

June is a crucial month for the agricultural sector, especially for the farmers as it is the sowing season. Delay of monsoon means delay of sowing season which is going to cause interference in the harvest cycle. Especially for farmers, recovering from losses caused by the heatwave, the delayed monsoon is going to make conditions worse for them.

What impact will El Nino have on India?

News Desk — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:42:38 +0000

Concerns are growing over the potential impact of El Nino on agriculture, consumption, and the economy of India, which is considered the world’s fastest-growing economy and relatively resilient against global headwinds compared to other emerging markets. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently reported that there is a nearly 70% chance of El Nino developing during this year’s monsoon season.

To protect farmers, the government has taken steps such as setting up a system for advisory services and forecasts based on different rainfall scenarios for each of India’s districts. However, the IMD revised its assessment on April 11, reducing the probability to 50%.

El Nino’s effects on India include drought, which is a consequence of the global weather pattern known as monsoon disruption caused by warming in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. The IMD’s latest prediction indicates a 70% chance of El Nino during June, July, and August, increasing to 80% for July, August, and September.

To mitigate the potential impact of El Nino, the Union’s agricultural ministry and IMD have been collaborating to develop regional strategies. Customized forecasts are being provided to state governments, enabling them to make preparations in advance. The IMD’s agro-meteorological advisory services and predictions will be distributed through Krishi Vigyan Kendras, a network of agricultural institutes.

India heavily relies on the monsoon, as half of the country’s net-sown acreage lacks irrigation facilities. Rainfall is crucial for replenishing natural reservoirs used for utilities, manufacturing, and municipal water supply.

Historically, El Nino years in India have led to droughts, affecting crop yields and causing inflation due to reduced kharif crop production. Approximately 50% of the country’s yearly food supply comes from the kharif crop. Experts anticipate a mild to moderate intensity El Nino this year.

After a period of La Nina (2020-2022), El Nino is expected to develop in 2023. The positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is being relied upon by the government to increase rainfall and counter the effects of El Nino.

India’s significant increase in agricultural output has mitigated the impact of droughts. However, droughts still raise prices, reduce agricultural revenues, and negatively impact the overall economy. The central bank predicts that inflation will remain within a narrow range in 2023-24 if the country avoids the effects of El Nino on the southwest monsoon.

The economy indirectly feels the effects of rainfall through reduced consumer spending when crops fail. Rural consumers account for over half of two-wheeler and television purchases, and tepid consumer spending is contributing to the current economic slowdown.

Experts argue that the International Meteorological Organization’s prediction of a typical monsoon, at 96% of the 50-year average rainfall, is on the lower end. The monsoon is considered average if the humidity falls between 96% and 104%. Even a slight deviation from the forecast can lead to below-average monsoon conditions.

The agriculture sector remains crucial to India’s development, and any negative impact on it would reverberate throughout the economy.

Madhya Pradesh districts swamped with Orange & Yellow Alerts by IMD

Pranay Maniar — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:51:59 +0000

Madhya Pradesh: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in eight districts of central Madhya Pradesh till Monday morning.

The IMD has predicted rainfall of above 115.6 mm at isolated places in the districts of Bhopal, Raisen, Videsha, Guna, Agar Malwa and Shajapur Districts in Madhya Pradesh.

Other than this a yellow alert has been issued warning of heavy rainfall places in 10 districts, and Shahdol and the Narmadapuram division.

The IMD has also issued a warning of likely thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places of Bhopal, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Gwalior, Chambal, Rewa and Sagar. It is predicted that the state will be receiving heavy rainfall till 26^th July.

The state’s lifeline rivers Narmada, Parvati and Betwa had rising water levels but were flowing below the danger level. Besides this, gates of 14 out of 52 reservoirs have been opened up.

Water was also released from the Bhadbhada Dam in Bhopal. MA Khan, Engineer Municipal Corporation Bhopal said, “We have opened all 7 gates. There are chances of water levels further rising with a red alert of heavy rains in the area. We may have to open the 8th gate as well.”

“A low pressure persisting over southwest Rajasthan was drawing moisture from the Arabian Sea to western Madhya Pradesh. Causing rainfall, said Ved Prakash Singh, senior meteorologist at the IMD Bhopal Centre.

Apart from this, a cyclonic circulation over south-east Madhya Pradesh was drawing moisture. From the Bay of Bengal to eastern parts of the state”. He said.

Heatwave in Delhi from Friday, temp likely to touch 44 degrees

United News of India (UNI) — Thu, 12 May 2022 06:47:57 +0000

New Delhi May 12: India Meteorological Department predicted a fresh spell of heatwave from Friday. As the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius. Officials informed on Thursday. “The maximum temperature is expected to rise by another one to three degrees. With heatwave conditions likely to hit Delhi from Friday onwards.

The IMD said. On Thursday, the maximum temperature in the city is likely to hover around 43 degree Celsius. With a clear sky. The minimum temperature in the morning (05:30am) settled around, 29.5 degree Celsius. Four notches above normal. The relative humidity at 8:30 AM on Thursday stood at 61 per cent. According to data shared by the India Meteorological Department or IMD Earlier, the weather agency, forecast heatwave in Northwest and Central India over the next five days. “Heat Wave conditions are isolated/at a few places very likely over East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh during 11th to 15th May 2022″, IMD tweeted.

Heatwave continues in Delhi

United News of India (UNI) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:55:01 +0000

New Delhi, April 30: Delhi continues to reel under the severe heatwave conditions with the temperature recording over 40 degrees Celsius till 1130 hours on Saturday , as per India Meteorological Department. The Palam observatory till 1130 hours recorded the maximum temperature at 41.6 degrees Celsius, while Pitampura at 42.91 degrees Celsius. “The sky will remain clear during the day. Heatwave conditions to remain at many places with severe at isolated places,” an official of IMD said. He said the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.7 degrees Celsius.

Two notches above the Norma. And the maximum temperature is likely to hover at around 44 degrees Celsius. The weather official also informed that the severe heatwave conditions will continue to prevail in the national capital till May 2. He also said there is no rainfall on forecast. Meanwhile, the IMD in a series of tweets said, “Heatwave conditions to continue over Northwest and Central India till May 2 and over East India till April 30 and abate thereafter.” “Heatwave conditions in some/isolated parts over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, East Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu Division and Vidarbha to continue till May 2,” it said. The IMD said thunderstorm activity likely to enhance over East. And Northeast India from Saturday and over northwest India from May 3.

Himachal Pradesh: Nature proves its supremacy again

Abhinay Talkhedkar — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:06:35 +0000

Himachal Pradesh is flooded with deaths. This year has been the reminder of the apocalypse many times, in many instances. Chamoli, Maharashtra, and now, Himachal Pradesh are dying like never before. This is an abstract report because the format of the rescue operation is also ideational.

Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said, Private JCB got worn down and took two tents of the laborer with it. Havoc got created everywhere and so ITBP teams & state police were sent to search and excavate missing people but a sudden tide of water came and thrashed the strategy.

It wasn’t that serious but due to cloudburst, it became a disaster. Ten people are missing and one got injured due to this natural blast in Lahaul-Spiti. As per the declaration of an official from the Disaster Management Team.

Officials from Police Department said, two workers of Airtel Videocon Telecommunications Ltd (VTL), four people from Border Roads Organization, and four travelers who were reaching towards Pangi-Killar but got a subtle shock of threatening near-death experience.

Traffic gets hampered when this kind of activity happens. Nature starts destroying mankind from every dimension. Manali-Leh, Keylong-Udaipur, Gramphu-Kaza got trapped at the moment. Various landslides are causing diverse threats, several roads are in a blocked state whereas 60 vehicles are abandoned due to prospective predicament.

Everywhere IMD is issuing red alerts and orange alerts due to the outbreak of floods and landslides. Bilaspur, Kangra, Sirmaur, Mandi have got warnings of exceptionally heavy rains, and Una, Chamba, Shimla, Hamirpur, Kullu have got orange alerts. 29, 30 & 31 July are considered as threatening triplets. If we take a look at blockades and affected parts, 190 roads are blocked. Mandi with the highest count has 79 roads with barricades. 78 in Shimla and just 15 in Chamba. Bharari has become the wettest region to date after experiencing 76 mm of rainfall. Many more people are missing and excavation is still going on in various parts. Waves of floods are arising from unpredictable areas and destroying everything.

IMD alerts few regions for heavy thunderstorm

Nishita Sharma — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:15:12 +0000

As per the recent tweets by IMD, it has said there might be an alert on many places in India due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms which might cause loss to many other things.

In the current tweet, it has tweeted an alert with a severe thunderstorm with lightning very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh during the next 24 hours. This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals staying outdoors.

Moderate to severe thunderstorm with lightning very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh during next 24 hours. This may cause injuries leading to casualties to people and animals staying outdoors.

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 12, 2021

It has created a tweet on extremely heavy rainfalls at Konkan and Goa for the next two days.

Under the influence of these conditions, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall very likely over parts of Northwest India during next 2 days and isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan & Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab…

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 12, 2021

The IMD also Predicted thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain is likely in parts of Delhi, the National Capital Region, and Haryana.

It is likely to witness very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Gujarat, central Maharashtra, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, coastal and south interior Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Monday.

IMD issues Orange alert for Mumbai; Warns of heavy rainfall

Himanjali Mahanta — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:10:19 +0000

The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Maharashtra for the next five days, with an orange alert issued for Mumbai today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a warning for Palghar, Thane, and Raigad, saying that heavy go very heavy falls likely to continue in coastal Maharashtra from June 10-15.

The financial capital of India was hit by monsoon woes on Monday with the first day of heavy rainfall. Traffic jams for hours, waterlogging on arterial streets brought life to a standstill in Mumbai. However, the city’s municipality has said that the situation will get better from next month as two major works at Hindamata Chowk and Gandhi market are expected to be completed within a fortnight.

“Based on international experience, we are implementing some innovative ideas. We are building water storage tanks in which water will be pumped through motors. Due to the cyclone, this work has got delayed by 15 days, but it will be completed by June end. By then, you will not see water on the side roads as well,” P Velrasu, Additional Municipal Commissioner, BMC.

Mumbai Rain update:

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the financial capital of India and the Railways need to fully prepared for the monsoon.
The civic body in Mumbai has directed officials to inspect all manholes in the city after a video of two women falling into an open drain amid heavy rainfall surfaced on social media, an official said on Thursday.
Waterlogging at Kings Circle in Mumbai’s Matunga as rain continues to lash Mumbai.

High tide of 3.65 meters expected in Mumbai at 3.50 pm today: Indian Meteorological Department

Anjana Krishna — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:48:01 +0000

The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has said that high tide of 3.65 meters is expected in Mumbai at 3.50 pm today. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over the Konkan region, Goa and Gujarat, IMD said.

Heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya on 23rd & 24th, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, East Uttar Pradesh on 23rd-25th and Bihar on 23rd- 26th September.