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- Published: August 18, 2024 23:43
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for multiple states across India including West Bengal, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Madhya Maharashtra (Pune) Rainfall during 0830 hrs IST-2030 hrs IST of today (in mm)
LONAVALA 115.5
WADAGONSHERI 111.0
KOREGAON PARK 50.5
LAVALE 44.0
BARAMATI 34.0
MAGARAPATTA 29.0
NARAYANGOAN 22.0
CHINCHWAD 21.5
BHOR 20.0
PASHAN 20.0
AMBEGAON 19.0
PURANDAR 11.0@moesgoi— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 18, 2024
Apart from these states, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and several parts of Southern India. The Northwestern states, particularly Uttar Pradesh, are also on alert, with forecasts predicting sustained heavy rainfall over the next 5 to 7 days.
Significant rainfall observed at IMD observatories from 0830 hrs IST to 2030 hrs IST of 18.08.2024 (in cm):
Gangetic West Bengal: Kolkata (Dum Dum)-7, Kolkata (Alipore)-6, Diamond Harbour-1;
East Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow-2;
West Uttar Pradesh: Bareilly -3;
Uttarakhand: Dehradun-2;— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) August 18, 2024
Speaking on the forecast, IMD scientist Dr Naresh Kumar said, “We have issued an Orange alert for today and tomorrow for West Bengal, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura. Very heavy rainfall has been predicted here. Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in Bihar, Chhattisgarh and the South peninsular area…In the Northwestern states like Uttar Pradesh, in the upcoming 5-7 days heavy rainfall is predicted…In Delhi NCR light rainfall is expected….”
Daily Weather Briefing English (18.08.2024)
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Meanwhile, rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday afternoon bringing respite from humid weather conditions.
“Rain will reduce in Delhi from August 17 onwards. There is a possibility of light rain today and tomorrow, the day after tomorrow the rain is likely to end. After that light rain will start again,” IMD scientist Soma Sen told ANI on Saturday.