States Likely to Experience Heavy Rainfall
According to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh on 21 July. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Rajasthan until 17 July. Additionally, there is a high likelihood of very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand from 17 to 21 July and in East Uttar Pradesh on 17 July. The meteorological department has predicted light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning in many areas of the Western Himalayan region and plains for the next seven days.
Rainfall Expected Today
On 16 July, light to moderate rainfall is expected in West Bengal, parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, North Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, North Rajasthan, parts of Punjab, Haryana, Konkan, Goa, Coastal Karnataka, and Kerala, with heavy rainfall in some areas.
Expert Explains the Reason
According to the IMD, this spell of rain is expected to be intense due to the active monsoon trough line and the moisture supply from the Arabian Sea. Cyclonic winds in the Himalayan regions and lower-level moisture have increased the risk of landslides and flash floods. Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General of IMD, stated, “Above-normal rainfall is likely over central and adjoining peninsular India during July. It is essential to monitor river water levels in flood-prone areas.”