Weather Update: These days, monsoon is raining with full force in many parts of the country. While these showers of rain have brought relief from the heat on one hand, on the other hand, it has become a disaster for many states.
Clouds will remain in Delhi throughout the week, light rain is also likely
People living in the capital Delhi, will also have to face rain in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Department, the sky will remain cloudy for a week and light rain may also occur at some places. This weather may seem romantic, but it is important to be cautious about problems like traffic, waterlogging and power cuts.
Flood-like situation in many states, loss of life and property
Due to rain, a flood-like situation has arisen in many states of the country. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Gujarat and some parts of Karnataka are the most affected at this time. The situation is especially serious in Himachal Pradesh. Incidents of cloudburst and landslides are being reported there continuously. So far, more than 105 people have lost their lives in the state.
Weather Update: Warning of landslides and cloudbursts in hilly areas
The administration has issued an alert regarding landslides and cloudbursts in the hilly areas of North India and North-East India. Those traveling in these areas have been advised to take special precautions. On the other hand, there is a possibility of rising water level of rivers in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Goa and Gujarat.
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Rainfall many times more than normal in some states
According to the data of the Meteorological Department, rainfall has been much more than normal in some states. Between June 1 and July 16, an average of 331.9 mm of rain has been recorded across the country, while the normal rainfall figure is 304.2 mm. That is, so far the country has received 9% more rainfall than normal.
Weather Update: Rain breaks records in Jharkhand and Rajasthan
Jharkhand is at the forefront in terms of rain this season. So far 595.8 mm of rain has occurred here, while the normal amount is only 348.9 mm. That is, 71% more rainfall than normal has been recorded in Jharkhand. The situation is similar in Rajasthan as well. So far 271.9 mm of rain has occurred there, which is 116% more than normal (125.6 mm).
Weather Update: The weather is changing, it is important to be alert
This monsoon season is not only giving us coolness, but also giving us warnings. Many lives are being affected due to floods, landslides and heavy rains. In such a situation, it is important that we take the weather department’s warnings seriously and be cautious, so that we can keep ourselves and our family safe.
Disclaimer: This article has been written with the aim of providing weather-related information to the general public. All the data included in it are based on the official sources of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Weather conditions keep changing constantly, so before taking any decision, definitely check the updates from the local administration and official websites.
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