Weather Updates: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Bihar, Goa, and Other Regions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several regions in the country, including Bihar, Goa, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, and other areas. The weather body has predicted increased rainfall activity in north and northeast India, including East Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, and other regions, in the coming days.

Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

On Thursday, July 11, Delhi-NCR can expect a generally cloudy sky with very light to light rain. The maximum temperature is expected to be 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 26 degrees Celsius. IMD officials have indicated that the intensity of rainfall in Delhi is expected to increase in the coming days.

Flood Updates

Uttar Pradesh

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has caused the Sharda River to overflow, affecting many villages in Lakhimpur Kheri. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that 12 districts in the state are currently flood-affected. Rescue and relief operations are underway in all affected districts. The Noida police are patrolling flood-prone areas to inform residents about weather warnings and urge them to relocate to safer locations. Warnings have been issued due to expected heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Yamuna River during the monsoon season.

Assam

In Assam, five more people have died in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of flood-related deaths to 84. Nearly 1.439 million people in 27 districts have been affected by the floods. The water level of the Brahmaputra River is above the danger level at Neamatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati, and Dhubri.

Weather Alerts

Bihar

The IMD has issued an ‘orange alert’ for heavy rainfall in Bihar, with a ‘red alert’ for very heavy rainfall predicted for Friday. Bihar is expected to receive very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.4 mm) to extremely heavy falls (>204.4 mm) on Thursday, July 11.

Uttar Pradesh

Areas in Uttar Pradesh such as Kheri, Balarampur, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria, and Santkabir Nagar are under an ‘orange alert’ with predictions of heavy rainfall on Thursday.

Goa and Konkan

The weather body has issued an ‘orange alert’ for the Konkan and Goa region, predicting isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Rainfall Activity Across the Country

North and Central India

Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over East Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh till July 14, in Uttarakhand and West Uttar Pradesh till July 12, in Himachal Pradesh from July 11 to 13, in Jammu on July 12 and 13, and in north Haryana and north Punjab on July 12. East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are expected to experience isolated heavy rainfall on Thursday, July 11.

East and North East India

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya till July 14. Jharkhand is expected to see isolated heavy rainfall on July 11 and 12, while Odisha will experience it from July 12 to 14. Nagaland and Manipur are likely to have isolated heavy rainfall on July 11, and 14. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Meghalaya, and over Bihar on July 11.

West and Southern India

Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Coastal Karnataka till July 14. The Gujarat Region is expected to have isolated heavy rainfall till July 14, while North Interior Karnataka will see it from July 11 to 14. Saurashtra and Kutch are likely to experience isolated heavy rainfall on July 11. Kerala and Mahe, as well as South Interior Karnataka, will have isolated heavy rainfall from July 12 to 14.

This comprehensive weather update is essential for students preparing for competitive exams to stay informed about the latest weather conditions and forecasts across the country.

Historical Context:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been issuing weather updates and alerts since its inception in 1875. The IMD is responsible for monitoring and forecasting weather conditions across the country, providing critical information to the public, policymakers, and emergency services. The department’s weather alerts and warnings play a crucial role in saving lives and minimizing damage caused by natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and heatwaves.

In recent years, the IMD has become more proactive in issuing timely and accurate weather updates, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to improve its forecasting capabilities. The department’s efforts have been recognized globally, with the IMD being a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and participating in international weather forecasting initiatives.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for several regions in India, including Bihar, Goa, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, and other areas. • Delhi-NCR can expect a generally cloudy sky with very light to light rain on July 11, with the intensity of rainfall expected to increase in the coming days. • Flood updates: + Uttar Pradesh: 12 districts are currently flood-affected, with the Sharda River overflowing and affecting many villages in Lakhimpur Kheri. + Assam: 84 people have died in flood-related incidents, with nearly 1.439 million people affected in 27 districts. • Weather alerts: + Bihar: ‘orange alert’ for heavy rainfall, with a ‘red alert’ predicted for very heavy rainfall on July 11. + Uttar Pradesh: ‘orange alert’ for heavy rainfall in several districts. + Goa and Konkan: ‘orange alert’ for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall. • Rainfall activity across the country: + North and Central India: isolated heavy rainfall predicted in several states till July 14. + East and North East India: heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in several states till July 14. + West and Southern India: isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in several states till July 14.

This comprehensive weather update is essential for students preparing for competitive exams to stay informed about the latest weather conditions and forecasts across the country.