Priyanka Tiwari
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India is currently grappling with severe weather conditions as of June 2nd, 2025, with parts of the Northeast submerged by devastating floods, while an orange alert for thunderstorms has been issued for fourteen districts in Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted significant rainfall across a vast expanse of the country today.
Northeast Reels Under Floodwaters:
The situation in Northeast India, particularly states like Assam and Manipur, remains critical. Relentless heavy rainfall over the past several days has led to widespread flooding, causing rivers to breach their banks and inundating numerous villages and towns. This has resulted in significant displacement of populations, with thousands forced to seek shelter in relief camps. Infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and agricultural lands, has suffered extensive damage, and tragically, there have been reports of casualties. Rescue and relief operations are in full swing, though challenging weather conditions are hampering efforts.
Orange Alert in Uttar Pradesh:
Further west, the IMD has sounded an "orange alert" for fourteen districts in Uttar Pradesh. These districts are expected to experience thunderstorms, possibly accompanied by strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy spells of rain today. Residents in the alerted areas, including [mention a few key districts if the original article named them, otherwise keep general, e.g., Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, and Noida], are advised to exercise extreme caution, stay indoors if possible during storm activity, and secure loose objects.
Widespread Rainfall Predicted Across India:
The IMD's forecast for June 2nd, 2025, indicates a broad belt of rainfall activity across the nation:
- North India: Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), along with parts of Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, are likely to receive showers.
- East India: States such as Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha are also under a rain forecast.
- South India: Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana can expect rainfall.
- Central & West India: Regions in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh are also predicted to experience wet weather.
This widespread rainfall, characteristic of the advancing monsoon, is bringing much-needed relief from summer heat in some areas but is also heightening the risk of waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and, in vulnerable regions, flash floods and landslides.
Authorities are urging citizens to stay updated with the latest weather advisories from the IMD, take necessary precautions, and avoid venturing into waterlogged or flood-prone areas. The current weather situation underscores the power of the monsoon and the importance of disaster preparedness.
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