Monsoon has gained full speed in the country and now its effect is clearly visible in North and Central India as well. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rains in many states including Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours.
Orange alert has been declared for these states, which means that the weather conditions may be severe and special vigilance is required. Along with heavy rains, lightning and thunderstorms are also expected. In such a situation, people of these areas have been advised to keep an eye on weather updates and take necessary precautions.
Where was the Orange Alert issued?
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for some states, which means that the weather conditions can now become severe. The states in which the orange alert has been issued are:
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Chandigarh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Vidarbha (region of Maharashtra)
- Jharkhand
Very heavy rains, thunderstorms, and stormy winds have been predicted in some areas of these states. People in these areas have been advised to remain alert.
What does orange alert mean?
Orange alert means that the weather is now moving towards dangerous levels. It is a warning one step ahead of the yellow alert. In this situation:
- Administration is instructed to be prepared
- People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel
- Local disaster management units have been asked to remain alert
Yellow alert for Delhi, possibility of thunderstorm and rain
A yellow alert has been issued for today in the country’s capital Delhi. There is a possibility of cloudy weather with light to moderate rain, lightning, and thunder. The series of thunderstorms and rain may continue in Delhi for the next four days. At present, there is no specific alert for the coming days.
There is a possibility of rain in these states as well
Apart from this, heavy to very heavy rains are expected in many other states in the next 24 hours. People have been advised to remain alert in these states too:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan and Eastern Rajasthan
- Gujarat Region
- Konkan and Goa
- Central Maharashtra
There is a possibility of rain with thunder, lightning and strong winds in these areas too.
There is also a risk of thunder and lightning
Along with rain, warnings of thunderstorm with lightning have also been issued in many places. This situation can be dangerous for people present in open spaces, especially in rural areas. The Meteorological Department has advised people to:
- Don’t take shelter under trees
- Stay away from electric poles and open fields
- Do not use mobile phones or metal objects when there is lightning in the sky
