A widespread spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is set to sweep across large swathes of the country over the next six to seven days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday, flagging heightened flood risk in central and northern India.
The national weather agency expects the monsoon to remain active in most parts of northwest, central and eastern India through the week. States likely to witness particularly intense rainfall include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
In central India, heavy to very heavy showers are forecast in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh.
The rainfall activity is also expected to intensify over Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand. Some regions in Odisha and Jharkhand may receive intermittent spells of heavy rain during this period.
Southern & western states to see intense showers
The Konkan coast, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat—including Saurashtra and Kutch—are likely to experience heavy downpours over the next week. In the southern peninsula, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall on multiple days. Isolated areas in Northeast India may also witness very heavy rain, although the overall monsoon performance in the region is likely to be below average for July.
On Monday, the IMD had predicted above-normal rainfall for the country this month. However, it also cautioned about the possibility of weaker monsoon activity in several areas of eastern India, northeastern states and the extreme southern tip of the peninsula.
IMD flags flood risk in central India, urges close monitoring of rivers
Addressing an online press briefing, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra pointed to the potential for heavy rainfall across parts of central and southern India, particularly in vulnerable river basins.
"We should monitor the catchment areas of rivers such as the Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna. Our models show a high probability of above-normal rainfall in the upper Mahanadi catchment, which includes Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. There are several other rivers in the region. We must closely watch rainfall activity and the water levels in reservoirs," he said.
Mohapatra also stressed the importance of preparedness in the northern hill states and adjoining plains.
"This region includes several cities and towns, including Delhi. Many south-flowing rivers originate in Uttarakhand. We must take precautions for all these river catchments, cities and towns," he added.
The IMD has advised authorities in flood-prone areas to remain on high alert, especially around river catchments and reservoirs. Urban centres located near hills and rivers are also being urged to prepare for waterlogging and flash floods.
(With inputs from PTI)
The national weather agency expects the monsoon to remain active in most parts of northwest, central and eastern India through the week. States likely to witness particularly intense rainfall include Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
In central India, heavy to very heavy showers are forecast in Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh.
The rainfall activity is also expected to intensify over Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand. Some regions in Odisha and Jharkhand may receive intermittent spells of heavy rain during this period.
Southern & western states to see intense showers
The Konkan coast, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Gujarat—including Saurashtra and Kutch—are likely to experience heavy downpours over the next week. In the southern peninsula, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall on multiple days. Isolated areas in Northeast India may also witness very heavy rain, although the overall monsoon performance in the region is likely to be below average for July.
On Monday, the IMD had predicted above-normal rainfall for the country this month. However, it also cautioned about the possibility of weaker monsoon activity in several areas of eastern India, northeastern states and the extreme southern tip of the peninsula.
IMD flags flood risk in central India, urges close monitoring of rivers
Addressing an online press briefing, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra pointed to the potential for heavy rainfall across parts of central and southern India, particularly in vulnerable river basins.
"We should monitor the catchment areas of rivers such as the Godavari, Mahanadi and Krishna. Our models show a high probability of above-normal rainfall in the upper Mahanadi catchment, which includes Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. There are several other rivers in the region. We must closely watch rainfall activity and the water levels in reservoirs," he said.
Mohapatra also stressed the importance of preparedness in the northern hill states and adjoining plains.
"This region includes several cities and towns, including Delhi. Many south-flowing rivers originate in Uttarakhand. We must take precautions for all these river catchments, cities and towns," he added.
The IMD has advised authorities in flood-prone areas to remain on high alert, especially around river catchments and reservoirs. Urban centres located near hills and rivers are also being urged to prepare for waterlogging and flash floods.
(With inputs from PTI)
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