Orange alert issued for multiple districts
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh continues to experience a relentless onslaught of heavy monsoon rains, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an Orange Alert for several districts. Forecasters predict widespread downpours and thunderstorms to persist across the state until at least July 14.
Tomorrow, Friday, July 11th, districts bracing for heavy rainfall include Betul, Narmadapuram, Singrauli, Sidhi, Umaria, Dindori, Katni, Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Seoni, Mandla, and Balaghat. These regions are also expected to witness strong winds gusting up to 40 kmph.
Beyond the Orange Alert zones, other areas like Raisen, Vidisha, Satna, Guna, Shivpuri, Gwalior, Sheopur Kalan, Datia, and Ashoknagar are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by rain.
According to the IMD, the active monsoon trough at mean sea level currently extends from Suratgarh, Bhiwani, Aligarh, Banda, Daltonganj, and the low-pressure area over South Jharkhand and adjoining regions, stretching southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal via Digha.
Furthermore, a trough extends from southwest Uttar Pradesh across North Madhya Pradesh and North Chhattisgarh to the cyclonic circulation associated with the low-pressure area over South Jharkhand, between 0.9 and 1.5 km above mean sea level. Another significant trough extends from the northeast Arabian Sea to the South Gujarat region, North Madhya Maharashtra, South Madhya Pradesh, and North Chhattisgarh, reaching the cyclonic circulation over South Jharkhand between 4.5 and 7.6 km above mean sea level, fueling the intense weather activity. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather advisories and take necessary precautions.
