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India Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Flash Floods and Dry Spells Across the Country

Strategic Insights

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Torrential rainfall and associated flash floods have struck various parts of India, with 45 out of 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh recording excessive rainfall over the past 72 hours. Relief efforts are underway, particularly in the 11 flood-affected districts of the state. In Bihar, the flood situation remains critical, with embankment breaches reported along several rivers, particularly affecting districts near the Indo-Nepal border. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several states, including Kerala, where a yellow alert has been issued for nine districts until October 5.

Key Takeaways:

  • 45 out of 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh reported excessive rainfall over the past 72 hours, exacerbating the flood situation.
  • Relief efforts are being carried out urgently in the 11 flood-affected districts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The flood situation in Bihar remains critical, with embankment breaches reported along several rivers, particularly affecting districts near the Indo-Nepal border.
  • A yellow alert has been issued for nine districts in Kerala until October 5 due to heavy rainfall forecasted by the IMD.
  • Gujarat is expected to remain dry during the first three days of Navratri, with the exception of a few districts in South Gujarat.
  • Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected in isolated areas of South Gujarat from October 3-5.

Statistics:

  • 45 out of 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh reported excessive rainfall over the past 72 hours.
  • 11 districts in Uttar Pradesh are flood-affected.
  • 148 power supply schemes in Himachal Pradesh have been impacted due to light showers.
  • 76 mm of rainfall was recorded in Vadodara in just two hours, leading to waterlogging and disrupting daily life.

Sources:

  • "IMD EXPECTS RAINFALL IN SEVERAL STAES IN THE UP COMING WEEK." India Today, 30 Sept. 2024.
  • "Bihar flood situation grim, 11 districts affected by excessive rainfall." Hindustan Times, 30 Sept. 2024.
  • "Kerala weather alert: Yellow alert issued for 9 districts till October 5." The New Indian Express, 30 Sept. 2024.
  • "Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Gujarat, Kerala by IM-D." IE Online, 1 Oct. 2024.

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