Gujarat continues to grapple with heavy rains and widespread flooding that has devastated parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours. This comes as the state mourns the loss of at least 40 lives and deals with the displacement of over 55,000 people across 25 districts.
In response to the ongoing crisis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has instructed District Collectors to accelerate recovery efforts in affected areas. The state government has disbursed ₹ 8.04 crores in cash relief to 1,69,561 people in flood-affected districts, as per the PTI. Additionally, ₹ 20.07 crores have been distributed as household and clothing assistance to 50,111 affected families.
The IMD’s warnings extend beyond Gujarat. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are also facing the threat of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next two days due to cyclonic circulation over north-coastal Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall is predicted for Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Telangana, Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka from September 4 to 8. Kerala is expected to experience heavy rains between September 8 and 10.
In the western and central regions, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, the ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra, and West Madhya Pradesh are predicted to experience very heavy rainfall from September 4 to 8. Chhattisgarh is expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next seven days.
The Northeast and East are also on high alert, with Arunachal Pradesh facing very heavy rainfall on September 4, which is expected to decrease slightly from September 5 onwards. Other states in the region, including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal, are also predicted to receive heavy rainfall over the next seven days. Bihar and Odisha are likely to experience heavy rainfall between September 4 and 8.
Northern India is facing heavy rainfall predictions for Uttarakhand, Haryana, and West and East Uttar Pradesh from September 4 to 8.
As the monsoon season continues to bring heavy rains across India, authorities are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to affected communities. The IMD’s forecasts serve as crucial alerts, allowing for preparedness and mitigating potential damage caused by the downpours.
