Rainfall Red Alert: IMD Warns of Heavy Downpours in Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra
IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra; orange alert issued for 9 states
Weather ForecastHeavy RainfallImdIndiaMaharashtraTelanganaKarnatakaGoaReal Estate MaharashtraJul 20, 2024
Following this development, a rainfall warning has been issued for Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Fishermen have also been warned about rough to very rough sea conditions in coastal areas adjoining the Bay of Bengal.
The weather department has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in Goa, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra on July 20. Gujarat is likely to witness heavy downpours on July 21 and 22, while a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued for Tamil Nadu today and for Madhya Pradesh till July 23.
According to the forecast, Rajasthan is likely to see heavy showers on July 21, Himachal Pradesh on July 22 and 23, and Uttarakhand till July 22. A weather report from IMD dated July 19 states that heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya until July 24, and over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on July 20 and July 21.
Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim, and Northeast India until July 24.
Meanwhile, the weather agency said that the national capital will see isolated rainfall for three days. The maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius on July 20, and light rainfall is predicted on July 21 and 22.
In Telangana, heavy rains led to flooding at a rivulet, following which 40 people were stranded in agricultural fields due to a breach. Disaster management personnel used two helicopters to rescue the stranded individuals, who were taken to a relief camp in the Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.
Information The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is the national meteorological service of India, responsible for providing weather forecasts and warnings to the public. The IMD is headquartered in New Delhi and is a subordinate office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is a government agency responsible for providing weather forecasts and warnings to the public. The IMD is headquartered in New Delhi and is a subordinate office of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have been issued a red alert for heavy rainfall?
Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra have been issued a red alert for heavy rainfall.
How many states have been issued an orange alert?
Nine states, including Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, have been issued an orange alert.
What is the forecast for Gujarat?
Gujarat is likely to witness heavy downpours on July 21 and 22.
What is the maximum temperature expected in Delhi-NCR on July 20?
The maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius on July 20.
How many people were rescued in Telangana due to heavy rains?
Forty people were rescued in Telangana due to heavy rains, who were stranded in agricultural fields due to a breach.
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