Heavy Rain Warning For Next Three Days In 10 States, Flood Alert In These Areas

the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains in 10 states of the country till August 20. At the same time, the risk of floods has also increased in many areas. Let's know the latest condition of today's weather...

Aug 17, 2022 - 12:01
Heavy Rain Warning For Next Three Days In 10 States, Flood Alert In These Areas
Heavy Rain Warning For Next Three Days In 10 States, Flood Alert In These Areas

The rains of the second phase of the monsoon have gathered pace across India. In many states where the flood-like situation has happened, in many states, farmers have gotten relief. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains in 10 states of the country till August 20. At the same time, the risk of floods has also increased in many areas. Let's know the latest condition of today's weather...

Rain warnings in these states
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains may occur in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Due to this heavy rain, the temperature will drop by three to four degrees. Apart from this, there may be rain in the areas of Saurashtra and Kutch between August 17 and August 18. At the same time, there may be rain in the areas of Goa and Konkan till the 20th.

Flood threat on the banks of the Ganges
Due to the rapid rise in the water level of Ganga Yamuna, the risk of flood in alluvial areas has increased. Till 8 o'clock last night, the water level of Ganga-Yamuna was rising at the speed of four-four centimeters per hour. In view of the possibility of increasing the water level of Ganga-Yamuna continuously for the next three-four days, the administration has intensified the preparations.

Flood alert in these districts of Madhya Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, a flood alert has been issued in Guna, Rajgarh, Agar Malwa, Ratlam, Neemuch, and Mandsaur districts of Madhya Pradesh. People have been asked to exercise caution.

Flood alert in Odisha
On August 13, Odisha has been receiving heavy rains for the past several days due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. Due to this the situation of flood has arisen in 10 districts of the state. Rivers in many districts are in spate due to floods. Also, many people have become homeless due to water entering the lower level of the state.