UP Weather: Red Alert for Storms and Heavy Rain in Saharanpur; Winds to Blow at Speeds of 100 km/h. UP Weather: Red alert of thunderstorm and heavy rain in Saharanpur, winds will blow at a speed of 100 km.

After the tragedy of flash flood in Shakambhari Devi Siddhpeeth of Saharanpur, the Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the district. After this serious warning from the Meteorological Department, the district administration has become completely alert and ready. A detailed advisory has been issued by the District Magistrate (DM) for the general public, in which people have been appealed to take special precautions and stay in their homes during bad weather.

The administration has warned that there is a strong possibility of severe thunderstorm, lightning and torrential rain in the district within the next 24 hours.

Winds will blow at a speed of 70 to 100 km/hour: District Magistrate

Saharanpur District Magistrate Arvind Kumar Chauhan has appealed to the citizens not to be careless in any way regarding the weather.

• Danger of storm winds: According to the Meteorological Department, the wind speed can reach 70 to 100 kilometers per hour during a storm. Such strong winds can cause huge damage to mud houses, trees and tin sheds.

• Stay away from trees and hoardings: The administration has clearly said that during a strong storm, people should avoid standing or parking their vehicles under big hoardings, sign boards, dilapidated/weak walls and old trees, because their falling can cause a major accident.

Main guidelines issued by the district administration (Advisory for Public)

To avoid inclement weather and possible hailstorm, the administration has asked to adopt the following safety measures:

1. Avoid waterlogging and electrical hazards

Avoid visiting low-lying areas and waterlogged roads during rains. If any electric wires or poles break and fall due to strong winds, maintain sufficient distance from them and immediately inform the electricity department.

2. Precautions during lightning

• During thunderstorms or lightning, unplug all valuable electronic appliances (such as TV, refrigerator, computer) in your home and stop using them.

• If you are outside, do not take shelter in open fields, ponds, water sources, fields and under lonely trees.

3. Hailstorm and animal safety

In view of the possibility of hailstorm in the district, people have been asked to cover their heads safely in case of sudden hailstorm. Also, instead of tying your cattle and pets in the open, shift them to a permanent shed or safe place.

Control room number for emergency help (Emergency Helpline)

The district administration has issued district level control room numbers to provide immediate help in case of any untoward incident, waterlogging, tree fall or emergency:

Saharanpur Emergency Helpline Number:

• Control Room (General Support): [0132-2723326] / [0132-2724247] (Administrative Helpline)

• Disaster Management Department: [1077] (toll-free)

• Police Assistance: [112] | Fire Service: [101]

DM’s appeal: All citizens should remain alert, do not pay attention to rumors and rely only on official warnings issued by the Meteorological Department and District Administration, so that any possible loss of life and property can be avoided.