Monsoon Update: Since the onset of monsoon, water-logging and floods are wreaking havoc in many states of the country. Due to the rains, there has been a flood-like situation in Gujarat. In addition to disaster response forces, the Indian Air Force has been pressed into service to assist in rescue operations in the affected areas. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday and assured him of all possible help from the Centre.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for parts of Uttarakhand till July 5, predicting heavy rains. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Kumaon and other districts of Uttarakhand from July 1 to July 5.
Light rain forecast in Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky and light rain for Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 36 and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively. Meanwhile, isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over East Uttar Pradesh during July 4 to July 6 and over West Uttar Pradesh on July 5 and 6.
The IMD also said on Sunday that the monsoon would further advance into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab in the next two days.
Heavy to very heavy rain in some parts of Goa
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Goa till July 4. The coastal state is already receiving incessant rains, leading to water-logging in many areas.
Assam, West Bengal, Sikkim
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with heavy to very heavy rain at a few places over West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh during next 5 days.
Flood like situation in low lying areas of Bihar
Due to torrential rains and water-logging, a flood-like situation has arisen in many low-lying areas of Bihar. Heavy rains have led to water-logging in districts like Araria, Purnia, Madhepura, Saharsa, Jamui, Katihar and Banka.
Light to moderate rain likely over Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Light to moderate rains are likely over Kerala and Karnataka during next five days and over Andhra Pradesh from July 3 to July 6.
