Weather: Rains-thunderstorm expected after IMD issues ‘Orange’ alert for THESE states

When Kerala and several other places are witnessing the massive devastation due to incessant rains and landslide which has claimed more than 143 lives so far, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warning for more rains over East Uttar Pradesh, Northwest Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, East Haryana, Lakshadweep, and North Chhattisgarh. 

According to the latest satellite image, it indicates that light to moderate rainfall is expected at most places, occasionally intensifying, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning.

Latest satellite image indicates that Light to moderate rainfall at most places (with occasionally intense) accompanied with isolated thunderstorm and lightning very likely over east Uttar Pradesh, Northwest Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, east Haryana, Lakshadweep &North Chhattisgarh. pic.twitter.com/b5xe27PmRN

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2024

The department has urged the residents in these areas to be prepared for sudden weather changes and take necessary precautions to stay safe. The combination of rainfall and thunderstorms may lead to localized flooding and disruptions, so staying informed through weather updates are essential.

Apart from this, the ‘Orange’ alert has been issued for Uttarakhand, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

Rainfall Warning : Uttarakhand 31st July -01st August 2024

वर्षा की चेतावनी : 31st जुलाई 01 अगस्त 2024 को हिमाचल प्रदेश में :#weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #Uttarakhand @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @USDMAUk pic.twitter.com/Gt6bRvpZaR

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 30, 2024

Rainfall Warning : jammu Division 01st August 2024

वर्षा की चेतावनी : 01 अगस्त 2024 को जम्मू संभाग में :#weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #jammu@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/s6YFKBx5YR

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 30, 2024

Rainfall Warning : Himachal Pradesh 31st July -01st August 2024

वर्षा की चेतावनी : 31st जुलाई 01 अगस्त 2024 को हिमाचल प्रदेश में : #weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #haryana #HimachalPradesh@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts@HPSDMA pic.twitter.com/ghskZtsRYM

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 30, 2024

Rainfall Warning:Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi 31st July -01st August 2024

वर्षा की चेतावनी:31st जुलाई 01 अगस्त 2024 को हरियाणा, चंडीगढ़ एवं दिल्ली में :#weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #haryana #delhi @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @StateHaryana @DDMA_official pic.twitter.com/csMW875vta

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 30, 2024

Apart from the northern regions, the ‘Red’ alert has been issued for several districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

Rainfall Warning: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal 30th July 2024

वर्षा की चेतावनी: 30th जुलाई 2024 को तमिलनाडु, पुडुचेरी एवं कराईकल में : #weatherupdate #rainfallwarning #TamilNadu #IMDWeatherUpdate@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/HQpAJurQ1h

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 30, 2024

More rains in Maharashtra expected

Moderate rain is expected at isolated places within the districts of Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and the ghat areas of Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur. The administration has asked the residents in these areas should be prepared for intermittent rainfall and stay indoors. https://x.com/Indiametdept/status/1818237745040605532

Additionally, light to moderate rain showers are expected at isolated places in Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Ahmadnagar, Sindhudurg, and the ghat areas of Nashik.