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India weather alerts: Heavy monsoon rain forecasted across multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread weather alerts across India due to active monsoon conditions. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh between August 10 and 13, while Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rain through August 15.
In central and western India, an orange alert has been issued for several districts in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Delhi-NCR is under a yellow alert for August 11, with rain and thunderstorms expected to continue through August 16.
Northeast India, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, is also bracing for heavy rainfall through August 15. In Bihar, a yellow alert has been issued for multiple districts, including Bhabhua and Kishanganj, due to the risk of thunderstorms and heavy rain. Additionally, heavy rain in Mumbai has prompted travel advisories from airlines like SpiceJet due to potential flight disruptions.
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh between August 10 and 13. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com · indias.news
- [● 4 SOURCES] A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR for August 11 due to increased rainfall activity. www.punjabkesari.com · news.abplive.com · www.news9live.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rain is forecasted for Northeast India, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, from August 9 to 15. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · indias.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] An orange alert has been issued for several districts in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana regarding thunderstorms and lightning. samacharnama.com · indias.news
- [● 5 SOURCES] Heavy rain is expected in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from August 9 to 15. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · www.prabhatkhabar.com · indias.news
- [● 4 SOURCES] Delhi-NCR is expected to experience light to moderate rain with cloudy skies through August 15. www.punjabkesari.com · yespunjab.com · navbharatlive.com