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IMD warns of widespread rain, flash floods in 7 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for at least seven states as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression.…
The Story in Brief
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for at least seven states as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression. Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal are on high alert for extremely heavy rain and flash floods on August 13. Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir will see widespread rain from August 14.
Central states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha will also receive heavy downpours until August 18. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 60 kmph in parts of West Bengal. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to stay cautious as surface runoff and inundation are likely in fully saturated soils.
The Indian Opinion
The IMD's downpour forecast is precise, but the hype around 'depression' and 'flash flood risk' often makes citizens panic more than prepare. The real test is not the rain itself, but whether local administrations in Odisha and West Bengal actually clear drains and issue timely warnings. Will the authorities manage waterlogging better than last year?
Sources (2): livemint.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
