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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a very serious and warning-filled new update regarding the weather across the country, which has created panic in common life and administrative departments. An extremely aggressive and scary form of nature is being seen in this last phase of monsoon activities, as red and orange alert of heavy and torrential rain has been declared in more than 18 states of the country within the next 8 hours. According to meteorologists, during this period, cloudburst-like conditions and extremely heavy rainfall are expected in many areas, along with which there is every possibility of stormy winds blowing at a dangerous speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Due to this sudden extreme weather change, people living in sea coasts, mountainous areas and plains have been advised to be extremely cautious, as this torrential rain can badly affect life and can also bring the traffic system to a standstill.
Which 18 states of the country are facing the biggest danger? IMD warning
According to the latest forecast of the Meteorological Department (IMD), the 18 states which may witness cloud cover within the next few hours include many important parts of North India, South and Northeast. Many other states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu may be affected by this heavy rain. Due to the monsoon trough line and low pressure areas formed in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, a huge group of clouds has become increasingly active, due to which the sky of these states is covered with dense dark clouds and the period of continuous torrential rains has started. Weather experts say that the intensity of this seasonal movement is so high that within a few hours the roads can be flooded and flood-like situations can arise in low-lying areas, due to which the local administration has also geared up and has put all the disaster management teams on full alert mode.
Gale-filled winds will blow at a speed of 60 km: Special instructions for coastal areas and mountainous areas
The scariest aspect of this severe weather warning is that along with the rain, there can be strong and destructive winds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, which can cause huge damage to mud houses, trees, electric poles and hoardings. The sea waves in the coastal areas can become very rough and dangerous, due to which fishermen have been given a strict warning not to venture into the sea completely. Apart from this, due to these torrential rains in hilly states like Uttarakhand and parts of Himachal Pradesh, the risk of sudden landslides and debris falling from the hill has increased manifold, due to which there is a possibility of disruption of major highways and roadways. The administration has appealed to tourists and local residents to come out of their homes only when absolutely necessary and completely avoid going close to rivers, streams or hill slopes, so that any untoward incident can be safely avoided.
Administrative preparations, holidays in schools and colleges and important guidelines for citizens
After this scary alert from the Meteorological Department, the district administration and state governments of many states have started taking strict steps as a precaution. In the districts where there is the highest risk of heavy rains and strong winds, the local administration has declared holidays in schools and educational institutions so that small children and students do not have to face any kind of trouble. Along with this, instructions have been given to the municipal corporations and disaster management authorities to immediately keep the pumping sets and other necessary equipment in working condition for draining water from waterlogged areas so that relief can be provided to the general public. Citizens have also been specially requested to check the latest weather updates before travelling, and take the warnings issued by the Meteorological Department very seriously. Overall, the coming few hours are going to be extremely weather sensitive for a large part of the country, and vigilance is the best way to avoid this natural disaster.