The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of alerts for several states across India, warning of severe weather conditions and potential disruptions to daily life. As of today, a red alert has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, Konkan, and Goa. Simultaneously, an orange alert has been declared for Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Rajasthan, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Bihar, and northeast regions for the next four days.
The weather system causing these alerts originates from a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand, persisting with an associated cyclonic circulation in middle and upper tropospheric levels. IMD forecasts indicate that this system is likely to move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand, southeast Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, and adjoining north Chhattisgarh over the next 48 hours.
Parts of West Bengal, particularly South 24 Parganas and Nadia districts, continue to face significant challenges due to incessant rains since Thursday evening. Water-logging remains a critical issue, affecting public life in South 24 Parganas where areas like Namkhana and Kakdwip are submerged. Ponds are overflowing, exacerbating the situation in these low-lying areas. Strong winds, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 km per hour, have further compounded difficulties along the Sunderbans coast.
In North 24 Parganas, severe weather conditions led to a tornado that damaged 30 houses within 30 seconds in the Taranipur area of Swarupnagar. Agricultural activities have also been adversely affected in these regions.
In Maharashtra, Mumbai and its suburbs have been experiencing incessant rainfall with intense spells throughout the day. Reports of waterlogging in low-lying areas have slowed traffic movement, although suburban trains continue to operate normally. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rains in Satara district, along with yellow alerts for Mumbai suburban and Thane districts, predicting heavy rainfall for today. Additionally, orange alerts have been issued for Raigad, Pune, Ratnagiri, and Kolhapur districts, where very heavy rainfall is anticipated.
District administrations in the affected areas are actively engaged in relief efforts. Measures are being taken to mitigate the impact of flooding and other weather-related challenges, including providing shelter to affected families and ensuring the safety of residents in vulnerable regions.
The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely and has advised residents and authorities to remain vigilant, especially in areas under alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall. As the weather system progresses, further updates and advisories are expected to be issued to ensure the safety and well-being of the public.
The situation underscores the importance of preparedness and timely response to severe weather events, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts between meteorological agencies, local administrations, and the community to minimize disruptions and safeguard lives and property.
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