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Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Bihar on July 4. Jharkhand and Odisha will remain on yellow watch till July 5.
IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy downpour in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for the next few days.
Vegetable prices in Assam have skyrocketed as a result of the Brahmaputra's continued inundation of vast tracts of agricultural land.
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IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall over Goa, Konkan and ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra on July 5 and in Gujarat on July 6 and July 7. Light to moderate rainfall is expected over most regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh during the next 5 days.
As per RWFC New Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh like Fatehabad, Safidon, Panipat (Haryana) Garhmukteshwar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Gulaoti (U.P.) Kotputli, Viratnagar, Nagar, andDeeg will receive thunderstorms with light to moderate-intensity rain and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 Km/h.
Due to heavy rainfall in Delhi NCR region, three flights were diverted from Indira Gandhi International Airport. One was sent to Lucknow and the rest two were sent to Amristar. As confirmed by Vistara Airlines, one was Flight UK836 from Chennai to Delhi and the other one was Flight UK960 from Mumbai to Delhi.
According to predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Assam will continue to experience heavy rains until July 7.
With the Southwest Monsoon active once more, Odisha is likely to see widespread light/moderate rain with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next 5 days.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert in three districts of Kerala after severe thunderstorms lashed the state, causing devastation. The IMD issued a red alert today in Kasaragod district, as well as Kannur and Idukki. In all other districts, an orange alert has been issued.
Since Monday evening, several areas of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and the coastal strip of Uttara Kannada districts have been lashed by heavy rainfall as the monsoon season has gathered speed for the first time this season.
According to IMD, squally winds with speeds ranging from 45-65 kmph and gusting up to 75 kmph are to be expected in the west central, southwest and adjoining parts of East central Arabian Sea, south and adjoining central Bay of Bengal. So the fishermen are advisedto take care of their safety and to stay away from the highlightedregions.
The minimum temperatures are forecast to persist in the range of 25-29°C during the upcoming several days, while daytime mercuries are predicted to remain between 33°C and 37°C. The IMD also expects mild to moderate rainfall and thundershowers to continue over the capital for the next few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predictsisolated heavy rains (64.5 mm-115.5 mm), are likely over East Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday (July 4-5), Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday and Thursday (July 5-6).
Top 3 subdivisions experiencing excess rains
Marathawada (-69%)
Kerala & Mahe (-60%)
South Interior Karnataka (-56%)
Top 3 subdivisions with deficit rain
East Rajasthan (118%)
West Rajasthan (287%)
Saurashtra & Kutch (196%)
(Source: The Weather Channel India)
For the next 24 hours, there is a chance of moderate flash floods in the Pithoragarh and Champawat districts of Uttarakhand, as well as in the state's watersheds and surrounding regions. In regions with totally saturated soils and in low-lying areas during this time, surface runoff or inundation may happen. This week's severe rains will affect the districts of Tehri, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Dehradun, Champawat, and Nainital in Uttarakhand.
