Weather Update: These states to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall; orange alert issued
Weather Update: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for rain in four states - Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Odisha.
IMD on Sunday said that Jharkhand, Odisha are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 16.
"#OrangeAlert: #Jharkhand & #Odisha likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on 16th July", IMD said.
Furthermore, the IMD reported that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from July 16 to 17.
"#OrangeAlert: #HimachalPradesh & #Uttarakhand likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) during 16th to 17th July."
Meanwhile, the Director of the Meteorological Department, Dehradun Vikram Singh said, "There is a possibility of more rainfall in Uttarakhand on July 16 and 17. For today, a red alert has been issued in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Haridwar districts and an orange alert has been issued for the remaining districts. There will be a slight reduction in rainfall on July 18."
Singh also stated that the rainfall will reduce slightly on July 18, but that it is still necessary to be on high alert.
"Although there will be a slight decrease in the rainfall on July 18, still there are chances of receiving heavy rainfall. So it is necessary to be on high alert."
Notably, significant rainfall in the state has caused multiple landslides, which have closed roads and highways and stranded thousands of people.
- ANI
