India weather alert: Heavy rain predicted across multiple states

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings across multiple Indian states due to an active monsoon and a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal.

In Odisha and West Bengal, red alerts have been issued for several districts, including Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Bankura, West Midnapore, and Jhargram. The low-pressure system is expected to move across Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar. In Odisha, authorities have been placed on high alert to manage potential flooding.

Uttar Pradesh is facing significant weather disruptions, with 24 districts under an orange alert and 22 districts under a yellow alert. Heavy rainfall is also forecasted for Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand. In Madhya Pradesh, 14 districts, including Rewa and Balaghat, are under an orange alert, with some areas expected to receive 4 to 8 inches of rain within 24 hours.

In the Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh has seen a resurgence of monsoon activity, with orange alerts for Una, Chamba, and Kangra. Uttarakhand is also experiencing heavy rain, leading to risks of landslides and flash floods. In Delhi-NCR, moderate rainfall and cloudy skies are expected to continue, providing relief from heat and humidity.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh between August 17 and August 22.
[● 2 SOURCES] In Uttar Pradesh, 24 districts are under an orange alert for extremely heavy rain, while 22 districts are under a yellow alert. hindi.news18.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rain is forecasted for Bihar, with southern districts seeing significant impact. samacharnama.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jharkhand may experience winds of 30 to 40 km/h alongside rainfall. www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lakhimpur Kheri recorded 192.4 mm of rainfall. hindi.news18.com · www.aajtak.in
[● 2 SOURCES] A low-pressure area has formed in southeastern Jharkhand. www.prabhatkhabar.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cyclonic circulation is present over the North Bay of Bengal.
[● 3 SOURCES] A red alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. kalingatv.com · www.socialnews.xyz
[● 6 SOURCES] A low-pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coasts of West Bengal and Northern Odisha. www.zoomnews.in · odishabytes.com · www.orissapost.com · hindi.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee directed urban authorities in Odisha to remain on high alert and ensure rapid response readiness. odishabytes.com · www.orissapost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is expected in West Bengal, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. www.zoomnews.in · www.prabhatkhabar.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall warnings for 10 Indian states. www.zoomnews.in · www.aajtak.in · samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · +5 more