Himachal Pradesh Braces for Intensified Monsoon: IMD Issues Alert for Heavy Rainfall

IMD Issues Warning for Intensified Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh: Heavy Rainfall, Landslides, and Flash Floods Expected Until August 3

The IMD has forecast more monsoon activity in Himachal Pradesh over the next 4-5 days up to August 3. This period is characterized by moderate rainfall in the region with some thunderstorms and lightning which disrupt social activities and normal routines.

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The more focused South West Monsoon just within the last 48 hours has already brought about major disasters and major disruptions to any form of vehicular transport. Ghamroor received the highest amount of rainfall and was recorded around 96mm while Jubberhatti recorded 63mm and Chowari recorded 57mm and other areas where rainfall was recorded are Dharamshala 48mm and Solan 42mm within last 24 hours.

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Various areas such as Chamba, Kangra, Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi, Kullu, Solan, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts are expected to receive heavy rain from 29th July to 3rd August. Very heavy rain is expected in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. There will be heavy rains throughout the week, but the normal average minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to prevail.

The IMD has warned of a high likelihood of landslides and flash floods in sensitive districts like Kullu, Solan, Sirmaur, Shimla, and Kinnaur. Some of the major cities may experience flooding on the roads which may delay the traveling time. To reduce loss, residents are encouraged to mechanically support horticultural crops and stake vegetables. Kutcha houses, walls, and huts which are more prone may be damaged slightly at times. It could also lead to landslides, mudslides, land slips, and land sinks whereby the roads may be flooded and low lying areas may be covered with water.

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The IMD, therefore, advises people to halt water accumulation in their bush land and crop fields so that the surplus water can be drained off. It is also important to follow current weather forecasts within the locality and ensure that all precaution measures are being taken during this duration where monsoons are more active.

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