Heavy rainfall has severely disrupted daily life in several states across the country, including Delhi. Roads are flooded in some areas, while heavy waterlogging has caused traffic jams in others.
Weather Update: The monsoon has picked up pace across India in the second week of July. Heavy rainfall has begun in several states, and this rain is expected to affect daily life for the next three days. A red and orange alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Let's take a look at what the weather will be like in different parts of the country on July 11th.
Warning of heavy rain for three days in Uttar Pradesh
Heavy rainfall accompanied by b winds is expected in the districts of Mathura, Agra, Etawah, Jalaun, Mahoba, Mainpuri, Auraiya, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh from July 11th for the next three days. The weather department has advised residents to be cautious of lightning strikes and waterlogging. While the rain will certainly bring relief to farmers, it may cause traffic and waterlogging problems in urban areas.
Weather patterns to change in Bihar as well
The monsoon has been slow this year in Bihar, but improvement is expected from July 11th. According to the Patna Meteorological Center, heavy rainfall and b winds with speeds of 30-40 km/h are expected in several districts, including Champaran, Siwan, Gopalganj, Gaya, Munger, Bhagalpur, and Nawada. There is also a possibility of lightning strikes in some areas. The drop in temperature will provide relief from the heat for people.
Red alert in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
The impact of the rain can take a dangerous form in the mountainous states. Warnings have been issued of landslides, road closures, and rising water levels in rivers and streams in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Heavy rainfall is expected here from July 11th to 16th. Tourists and local residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. The administration has alerted emergency relief teams.
Heavy rain expected in Rajasthan and Haryana as well
The rain will continue in East and West Rajasthan between July 11th and 14th. At the same time, there is a possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms in some parts of Haryana and Punjab on July 11th and 16th. This will accelerate the sowing work in the fields, but there is a need to be cautious of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Central India: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand to receive showers
Heavy rainfall is also expected in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall will occur in the western and eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh from July 11th to 14th. This will benefit the farmers, but it may cause damage to the mud houses in rural areas.
Clouds are also ready to rain in the northeastern states. Heavy rainfall is expected in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh from July 11th to 16th. At the same time, heavy rain and high waves in the sea may occur in the coastal areas of Konkan, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha. Fishermen are advised not to go to sea.
