IMD predicts heavy rainfall and potential flooding across India; several states on high alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall across India for July 26, 2024. The nation's leading weather forecasting agency reported heavy to very heavy rainfall in various regions over the past 24 hours. These conditions pose a risk of potential flooding and could cause disruptions for residents. Citizens are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid any inconvenience. Below is the recorded rainfall for the following states:
Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, alert has been issued with heavy rainfall with areas like Mahabaleshwar in Satara recorded 28 cm of rain, Lonavala in Pune saw 24 cm, while Shahuwadi and Chandgad in Kolhapur each received 19 cm. Gaganbawada in Kolhapur reported 17 cm of rainfall.
Delhi
Delhi experienced significant rainfall with Delhi University in North Delhi recording 104.4 mm, followed by Delhi Ridge with 99.0 mm. Other areas such as Safdarjung and Ignou University in New Delhi recorded 39.4 mm and 37.5 mm respectively
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh also saw heavy rainfall, with Bhatapara in Baloda Bazar receiving 18 cm, and Simga close behind with 17 cm. Lawan in Baloda Bazar recorded 9 cm, while Wandrafnagar in Balrampur and Poudi Uparora in Korba each saw 8 cm.
Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu's The Nilgiris district, Avalanche recorded 20 cm, with Upper Bhavani and Vint Worth Estate each recording 10 cm.
Konkan & Goa
The reigions of Goa received the following - Karjat Agri (Raigad) with 27 cm, Matheran (Raigad) with 20 cm, and Murbad (Thane) with 18 cm.
Gujarat
Regions in Gujarat received the following rainfall - Uchchhal (Tapi) with 20 cm, Subir (Dangs) with 18 cm, and Dolvan (Tapi) with 18 cm.
Karnataka
The following rainfall was received in Karnataka: Castle Rock (Uttara Kannada) with 15 cm, Yell with 8 cm, and Siddapur (Uttara Kannada) with 8 cm, Bhagamandala (Kodagu) with 18 cm, Agumbe Emo (Shivamogga) with 16 cm, and Kottigehara (Chikkamagaluru) with 14 cm.
Uttarakhand
The following rainfall was received in Uttarakhand : Sama (Bageshwar) with 27 cm, Chamoli (Chamoli) with 11 cm, and Mussoorie (Dehradun) with 9 cm.
Rajasthan
The following was received in Rajasthan, Kesarpura Sr (Banswara) with 16 cm, Khushalgarh (Banswara) with 15 cm, and Sallopat Sr (Banswara) with 14 cm.