Rain LIVE Updates: India Logged 13% More Than Normal Rainfall In July, Says IMD
Rain LIVE Updates 2023: Please follow this space for all the news and latest updates regarding rain and flood situation in several parts of the country.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Odisha, Waterlogging In Bhubaneswar
Water logging was witnessed in Bhubaneswar after rain lashed several parts of the city.
#WATCH | Water logging witnessed in Bhubaneswar after rain lashes several parts of the city. pic.twitter.com/Pze7O6ymU3
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2023
Over 17,000 People Died In Floods And Heavy Rains Between 2012-2021
Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012 and 2021 in the country, the government said on Monday. Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the increased incidence of high-intensity rainfall of short duration is mainly responsible for urban floods, which is further compounded by unplanned growth, encroachment of natural water bodies and poor drainage system.
India Logged 13% More Than Normal Rainfall In July, Says IMD
India logged 315.9 mm rainfall in July, 13% more than normal, the IMD said. All regions except east and northeast recorded excess rain, it said. "East and northeast regions recorded third lowest rainfall (280.9 mm) in July since 1901. Northwest region got highest rain since 2001," the IMD said.
IMD issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand
India Meteorological Department issues 'Orange' alert for Jharkhand. Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Northeast Jharkhand on 1st and 2nd August.
⚠️#OrangeAlert⚠️
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2023
Heavy to Very heavy rainfall expected in Northeast #jharkhand on 1st and 2nd August. Stay safe and take necessary precautions!#HeavyRain #WeatherWarning #RainfallForecast #SafetyFirst@moesgoi @DDNewslive @ndmaindia@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/0IYOfkeph3
IMD advises against fising in parts of Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea
Strong winds 40-75 kmph in marked areas. Avoid fishing in south, northwest, and west central parts Bay of Bengal for safety and north Andaman sea.
⚠️ #Fishermen ⚠️
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2023
Strong winds 40-75 kmph in marked areas. Avoid fishing in these zones for safety #WeatherAlert #StaySafe #FishermenSafety #weatherforecast #monsoon2023@moesgoi @DDNewslive @ndmaindia@airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/0aZ4Zj3BPP