The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that a prolonged spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected along the West Coast, encompassing numerous areas in northeast and east India, as well as Uttar Pradesh, over the next five days. Uttarakhand is also bracing for a heavy to very heavy rainfall spell today followed by a gradual decrease. Specific alerts have been issued for Bihar from July 9-11, Nagaland on July 8, Arunachal Pradesh spanning July 8-10, and Assam & Meghalaya on July 8-9. SubHimalayan West Bengal & Sikkim are also set to experience significant rainfall during this period.
“Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm & lightning very likely over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Central India; scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, East Rajasthan; isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Punjab and West Rajasthan during next 5 days,” IMD said in its latest weather bulletin.
Meanwhile, many low-lying areas in West Bengal’s sub-Himalayan region and several districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Assam are also flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed parts of the country on Sunday.
Heavy rain lashes parts of Mumbai, throws life out of gear
Mumbai city experienced extensive rainfall, with over 300 mm recorded at various locations from 1 am to 7 am today, as reported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The heavy downpour resulted in the cancellation of some trains, according to the Central Railways. Areas prone to flooding in Mumbai were particularly affected, leading to waterlogging and disruptions in suburban train services, stated the civic body.
“Heavy rain is also expected today. In order to avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday for the first session is declared for all BMC, government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai (BMC area). The decision for the next session will be announced after reviewing the situation,” the civic body said in a statement.
Met office issues alert for flash floods in Himachal
Light rain was reported in several areas of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. The regional Meteorological office has issued an alert for a low-to-moderate risk of flash floods in isolated parts of Shimla, Kangra, and Chamba districts over the next 24 hours. Additionally, the Meteorological office has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in isolated places on July 10-11.
The weather department has also warned of potential damage to plantations, horticulture, and standing crops, as well as partial damage to vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, and huts due to strong winds and rain. The alert further anticipates disruptions in traffic and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Rivers in spate in Uttar Pradesh as monsoon intensifies
The onset of the monsoon has led to widespread heavy rainfall, causing river levels to rise significantly in Kushinagar, Balrampur, and Shravasti districts, resulting in floods and flood-like conditions. According to a report from the Relief Commissioner’s Office, the Gandak River in Kushinagar has exceeded the danger mark, inundating 13 villages in the Khadda tehsil. Similarly, the Rapti River in Shravasti has also crossed the danger mark, affecting 18 villages.
The Meteorological office has predicted heavy rainfall in Gorakhpur, Bahraich, Gonda, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Balrampur, Shravasti, Lakhimpur, and other districts. Additionally, due to intense rainfall in Nepal, the Sharda River in Lakhimpur Kheri district experienced significant water discharge on Sunday.
Heavy rain continues in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, heavy rainfall persisted with Taranagar in Churu district receiving 141 mm and Surot in Karauli registering 131 mm over a 24-hour period. The Meteorological Department reported light to moderate rainfall across eastern and western Rajasthan on Sunday. Some areas in Churu, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Dausa, Karauli, Jaipur, and Dungarpur districts experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall. Taranagar recorded the highest rainfall in western Rajasthan, while Surot received the most rainfall in eastern Rajasthan. Phalodi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 40.8 degrees Celsius, and Jaisalmer had the highest minimum temperature at 30.2 degrees Celsius.
Bihar receives heavy rain
According to the latest district-wise rainfall bulletin issued by the WRD, “Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Araria, Arwal, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Jamui, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhubani, Munger, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Purnea, Rohtas, Samastipur, Saran, Sheikhpura, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Vaishali and West Champaran.”
West Bengal to witness more rains
Continuous rainfall in various parts of the sub-Himalayan districts of West Bengal has resulted in flood-like conditions in some low-lying areas and disrupted road communications. The Meteorological Department has forecasted further heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected until July 12 in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, and Alipurduar.
