IMD Issues Red Alert In Odisha, Chhattisgarh, And MP

With the monsoons prevailing in different parts of the country, the Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a red alert in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh have been issued orange-alert for the next few days.

"Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh may receive some record-breaking rainfall during 8-12 July 2023," the IMD posted on its official handle on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The IMD said, "Prepare for Intense Rainfall! On 2nd August, #Odisha is expected to receive Heavy to Very Heavy rainfall, with the possibility of an Extremely Heavy downpour exceeding 204.4 mm. Stay safe!"

The Odisha government on Wednesday announced that all schools and Anganwadis in 12 of the 30 districts will remain closed. The state will continue to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department warned of localised flooding in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday due to heavy rainfall. The IMD posted on its official handle on X, "Red Alert for Madhya Pradesh, saying that the state is likely to get Heavy to Very Heavy with Extremely heavy rainfall on 3rd August with East Madhya Pradesh likely to get Extremely heavy rainfall on 2nd August as well."

The IMD also sounded an alert for Chhattisgarh. "Prepare for Intense Rainfall! On 2nd August, #Chhattisgarh is expected to receive Heavy to Very Heavy rainfall, with the possibility of an Extremely Heavy downpour exceeding 204.4 mm. Stay safe!" the IMD posted.

According to a senior weather department official, India is expected to experience below-average rainfall in August.