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On the first business day of the week, if you are planning to go out of the house for office or any important work, then first of all know the latest weather pattern. According to the latest bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon cyclone and low pressure area remains fully active in many parts of the country. Because of this, a serious warning of landslides has been issued in the hilly states. On the other hand, torrential rains in the states of North-East India can completely disrupt life.
Due to continuous rains in sensitive areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, the mountains are cracking. There is a serious threat of traffic disruption due to debris falling on many major national highways and link roads. The Meteorological Center has specifically cautioned local citizens and pilgrims living in hill valleys, river banks to avoid unnecessary trips. Incidents of sudden floods i.e. flash floods and falling of stones on the slopes can occur. The administration has deployed disaster management teams in sensitive areas on full alert mode.
Monsoon rains are becoming fierce in the states of North-East India. Dense clouds have gathered over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. According to meteorologists, due to the intense flow of moist winds coming from the Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in most of the districts of the North-East for the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
The water level of Brahmaputra and its tributaries of Assam is rising rapidly, due to which the threat of waterlogging and floods is looming in the low-lying areas. Continuous heavy rains are being recorded in the areas around Cherrapunji and Masinram in Meghalaya. Visibility has become extremely low on the hilly roads of the North-East, due to which the drivers are facing a lot of trouble. The local administration has advised to be cautious regarding schools and offices in low-lying areas.
While heavy rains are becoming a disaster in the mountains and the North-East, mixed effects are being seen in the plains of North India. The national capital Delhi and surrounding NCR region witnessed cloudy sky and light haze in the morning. The humidity level in the air remains above ninety percent, due to which people are facing sticky humidity.
The Meteorological Department says that in the afternoon there may be light to moderate showers with thunder in some areas, which will cause a slight drop in temperature by two to three degrees. However, unless there is widespread rainfall, there is little hope of complete relief from the scorching heat. Working people may have to face the double blow of traffic jams and humidity while commuting to office.
Disparity in the activity of monsoon is being seen in the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Intermittent rains are occurring in the Terai areas bordering Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which has given a boost to the paddy crops. There is a possibility of thunderstorms in districts like Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar and Maharajganj. Whereas in the districts of Western and Central Uttar Pradesh, strong sunlight and hide and seek of clouds continues.
Moderate to heavy rain has been predicted in north-eastern districts of Bihar like Kishanganj, Araria and Purnia. Meteorologists believe that the winds blowing from the north-west direction will maintain moisture in the atmosphere, due to which the day temperature will remain around normal, but the humidity will make people sweat.
Due to weather pressure in the states of Central India, especially Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha, heavy rain with thunder and lightning is expected in many districts. The effect of the recent monsoon system is still being seen in the eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh, due to which the inflow of water into rivers and reservoirs has increased.
Talking about South India, the pace of monsoon has slowed down a bit in Kerala, coastal areas of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, but local rain activities with strong winds will continue in the areas adjacent to the Western Ghats. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the deep sea in view of the strong waves and wind speed in the coastal areas.
On the first working day of the week, the pressure of vehicles on the roads is much more than on normal days. If you are going out of the house amid warnings of heavy rain and landslides, then take some precautions:
Passengers traveling on hilly roads should start the journey only after getting information about the route status from the official helpline numbers of the State Disaster Management Authority and Traffic Police. In areas where the problem of waterlogging is chronic, choose alternative routes so that you can avoid getting stuck in traffic jams.
Avoid standing near electric poles, old trees and dilapidated buildings, as there is a constant risk of strong winds and lightning. Keep digital payments and important documents in waterproof bags and control the speed of your two-wheeler as the risk of slipping is highest on wet roads.