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India Braces for Extremely Heavy Rains, Multiple States under Red Alert

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five states in India as extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. The states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, along with the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Goa, are likely to experience extremely heavy rains. Additionally, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala, which have already been experiencing heavy rains and floods, are expected to witness further downpour.

Key Takeaways:

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 5 states in India due to extremely heavy rainfall expected over the next couple of days.
  • Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, along with the coastal districts of Maharashtra and Goa, are expected to experience extremely heavy rains.
  • Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kerala, which have been battling heavy rains and floods, are expected to witness further downpour.
  • Over 350 deaths have been reported in Kerala due to landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Wayanad district.
  • Uttarakhand has witnessed 15 rain-related deaths, and Himachal Pradesh has reported 9 deaths.
  • Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura are also expected to witness increased rainfall activity over the next few days.
  • Authorities have stepped up relief efforts and evacuation operations in vulnerable areas and advised people to stay indoors and venture out only if essential.
  • The rainfall activity is expected to continue over the next few days, and people must stay alert.

Statistics:

  • Over 350 deaths have been reported in Kerala due to landslides triggered by heavy rains.
  • 15 rain-related deaths have been reported in Uttarakhand.
  • 9 people have been reported dead and 47 missing in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Multiple states including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Maharashtra, Konkan-Goa, Assam-Meghalaya, and Gangetic West Bengal are expected to experience heavy to extremely heavy rains.
  • IMD has issued a red alert for Palghar, Pune, and Satara districts of Maharashtra.

Sources:

  • Northlines The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • Contify.com - (No date provided)

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