Weather Update: Sikkim and West Bengal on Red Alert, Delhi on Yellow

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Dec 18, 2024

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Weather Update: Sikkim and West Bengal on Red Alert, Delhi on Yellow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued critical weather alerts across several regions in India, with Sikkim and West Bengal facing the highest level of warning. A red alert has been declared for these areas, indicating the expectation of exceptionally intense rainfall. Concurrently, Delhi is on a yellow alert, predicting the possibility of heavy showers.

Delhi Weather Forecast

Delhi's forecast includes a generally cloudy sky with very light rain or thunderstorms today, accompanied by gusty winds at speeds of 25-35 km/h. These conditions are expected to prevail over the next few days, with the yellow alert indicating a likelihood of heavy rainfall in the national capital until July 1.

Heavy Rainfall Across Various Regions

The IMD has issued an orange alert, the second-highest warning for significant precipitation, for several regions. Today's forecast anticipates heavy rainfall in:

Goa
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Puducherry
Bihar
Arunachal Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Detailed Regional Forecasts

According to the IMD statement on June 25, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over:

Saurashtra & Kutch until June 27
Gujarat Region and coastal Karnataka until June 29
Tamil Nadu until June 27
North Interior Karnataka on June 27
Telangana on June 27 and June 28
Coastal Andhra Pradesh from June 25 to June 28

In West Madhya Pradesh, isolated heavy rainfall is forecasted for June 27 and June 28. The Vidarbha region will experience similar conditions on June 27 and June 28, while East Madhya Pradesh is expected to have heavy rains until June 29. Chhattisgarh will see heavy rainfall from June 26 to June 29.

Northeast and Other States

The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy showers for the northeastern states, including West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura until June 29.

In addition, heavy rainfall is forecasted for:

Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Haryana until June 29
Jharkhand on June 27, June 28, and June 29
Punjab on June 29
Uttarakhand on June 28 and June 29

Heatwave Alerts

The Jammu region is expected to experience heatwaves until June 27. Punjab and Rajasthan may also face heatwave conditions today.

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Summary

The IMD's weather warnings highlight the need for preparedness and caution in various regions, with Sikkim and West Bengal on red alert for severe rainfall, and a yellow alert in place for Delhi. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated with the latest weather reports and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.

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