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Monsoon rains have intensified across the country. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of thunderstorm with torrential rain and thundershowers in 21 states of the country on July 23. In view of the severe intensity of rain, ‘Red Alert’ has been issued in 2 states, while Orange and Yellow Alert is effective in many areas.
‘Red alert’ issued in these states, fear of huge loss
According to the latest update of the Meteorological Department, extremely heavy rains have been expected in the coastal areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra (Konkan and Goa), due to which the administration has declared a red alert. In view of the possibility of heavy waterlogging, flooding of low-lying areas and landslides in these areas, people have been advised not to come out of their homes unnecessarily and stay in safe places.
Shadow of torrential rain in 21 states of North India and Central India
IMD has predicted moderate to heavy rain in the plains and hilly states of North India including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh. There is a possibility of heavy rains along with lightning in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Odisha. The danger of landslides and overflowing rivers and streams has increased in hilly areas.
Condition of North-East and South India
Monsoon rains are also expected to affect life in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. On the other hand, rains will continue with strong monsoon winds in coastal Karnataka and Kerala of South India. The Meteorological Department has advised farmers and fishermen not to go near the sea and make arrangements for safe drainage.