Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain Expected in 12 Indian States
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued severe weather warnings for 12 states in India over the next two days. The Western Disturbance is expected to bring warm temperatures and heavy rain to these areas, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and others.
Highlights
- •Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rain alert for 12 states in North India and across the country's south.
- •Heavy rainfall is expected to occur in regions like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Telangana, and Gangetic plains of West Bengal.
- •Residents are advised to take caution due to the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with speeds up to 30-40 kmph.
- •A dense fog warning has been issued in parts of Punjab, affecting visibility for drivers.
A new Western Disturbance is expected to hit North India soon, bringing warm temperatures and rain alerts to numerous states. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for a staggering 12 states across the country over the next two days.
These states include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, and West Bengal among others. Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in regions like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Telangana, and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal.
A dense fog has enveloped some parts of Punjab, creating visibility issues and a danger to drivers on roadways. The IMD has also predicted a 2-3 degree Celsius increase in maximum temperatures throughout northwestern India.
Residents are advised to take caution due to the possibility of lightning strikes, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands for upcoming thunderstorms and lightning incidents. Rain alerts have also been issued across Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, as well as the Gangetic plains of West Bengal and Jharkhand, warning people to be prepared.
