Anurag Kumar
The India Meteorological Department continues to issue color-coded monsoon alerts for various regions as the monsoon progresses in many sections of the country.
On Wednesday, a red alert was issued for the states of Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, while an orange alert was issued for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh for the following few days. The IMD’s official account on X (previously known as Twitter) reported, “Record-breaking rainfall over Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh during July 8-12, 2023.”
The IMD issued a warning for Odisha, stating, “Prepare for Intense Rainfall! On the 2nd of August, #Odisha is anticipated to receive Heavy to Very Heavy precipitation, with the possibility of Extremely Heavy precipitation in excess of 204.4 mm. Stay secure!”
The Odisha government announced on Wednesday that all schools and Anganwadis will remain closed in 12 of the state’s 30 districts. Over the next 48 hours, the state will continue to experience torrential rain.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department issued a warning about localised flooding in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday as a result of torrential rainfall. The IMD tweeted on X, “Red Alert for Madhya Pradesh, indicating that the state is likely to receive Heavy to Very Heavy with Extremely heavy rainfall on August 3rd, with East Madhya Pradesh also likely to receive Extremely heavy rainfall on August 2nd.”
Additionally, the IMD issued a warning for Chhattisgarh. “Prepare for Intense Precipitation! On the 2nd of August, #Chhattisgarh is anticipated to receive Heavy to Very Heavy precipitation, with the possibility of Extremely Heavy precipitation in excess of 204.4 mm. “Remain safe!” the IMD advised.
In August, India is expected to receive below-average precipitation, according to a senior official of the meteorological service. The El Nino phenomenon is responsible for this weather pattern.
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However, the country experienced an above-average monsoon in July, which was advantageous for farmers because it allowed them to expedite crop sowing. The prospective impact of below-average August precipitation on agriculture and water resources in the region is cause for concern.
