People become cautious and anxious whenever there is a lot of rain falling from the sky. Many Indian states are currently experiencing the same issue. Due to Heavy Rainfall and stormy gusts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert on Tuesday afternoon. Some districts in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir have been issued this warning.
Situation critical in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal
The situation is extremely challenging in areas of weather in jammu & Kashmir like Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Kathua, and Doda because of the constant rains and landslides. In the Doda district, landslides claimed the life of a girl, and numerous highways were stopped. Water and debris have washed away portions of the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway and NH-244.
Many routes in the districts of Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and Kinnaur have been closed due to heavy rainfall in himachal pradesh weather as well. Here, three national highways and 68 roads have been impacted. Additionally, 234 water supply schemes and 2,349 power distribution transformers have been impacted.
An IMD official claims that the monsoon and western disturbance are to blame for the heavy rain. More rain is expected in these places over the following 24 hours, according to the warning that was issued at 2:00 PM on Tuesday. Over the weather news past 24 hours, 140 mm of rain has fallen in the districts of Kathua and Samba in various regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
Danger in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana too
The districts of Hardoi, Lucknow, Ayodhya and Gonda, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Sangrur in Punjab, and Kaithal, Gurgaon, and Rewari in Haryana, have also been under a heavy rain warning. The local government has been instructed by IMD to stay vigilant and get ready to handle the crisis.
Humanitarian crisis due to rain and floods
Roads and bridges have been washed away by constant rainfall new and flooding, and many low-lying regions have also been inundated. To secure their homes and businesses, people must adopt additional safety measures. In numerous locations, emergency aid efforts are in progress.
More weather forecast for the next day
According to the IMD, Wednesday through Friday will see a steady improvement in the weather. However, in late August and early September, the Jammu region is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall once more. As a result, it is critical that individuals stay vigilant.
Disclaimer: This article is written for information and awareness only. Always rely on official IMD updates and local administration information for any disaster or weather-related decisions.
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