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Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Several Indian States

Strategic Insights

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Multiple states in India are bracing themselves for heavy rainfall over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow alerts for heavy rain in Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, among others. The IMD has forecast heavy downpours in isolated areas of Odisha, with Gangetic West Bengal expected to receive average showers in most regions, including heavy rainfall on specific days. Additionally, light-intensity rains accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms are expected in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, with the possibility of intense downpours on 23 October.

Key Takeaways:

  • A yellow alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal.
  • Isolated heavy rains are expected in Odisha on 23 October, 24, 25, and 26 October.
  • Gangetic West Bengal is expected to receive average showers in most regions, with heavy rainfall on 23 October, 24, and 25 October.
  • Jharkhand may receive heavy rainfall on 24 October.
  • Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka are expected to experience light-intensity rains accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms throughout the week.
  • Intense downpours are possible in Karnataka and Kerala on 23 October.
  • Heavy rains are expected in Yanam and Coastal Andhra Pradesh on 24 October and 25 October.
  • The possibility of light showers accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms exists over Goa and Konkan.

Statistics:

  • The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi recorded 310 on Monday, the first time in 94 days.
  • The maximum temperature in Delhi is predicted to be around 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
  • The minimum temperature in Delhi is predicted to be around 20 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
  • GRAP stage II norms have been enforced in New Delhi to curb the effect of pollution.
  • The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several states.

Sources:

  • India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (Copyright 2024)
  • Contify.com

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