Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings in Rajasthan
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several regions in Rajasthan as the state prepares for another round of intense monsoon showers.
Red Alert Areas
A red alert has been issued for Sawai Madhopur, Karoli, and Bharatpur. These areas are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms at isolated places. Waterlogging is anticipated, which could disrupt daily life.
Orange Alert Areas
An orange alert has been issued for Jaipur City, Alwar, Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Dhaulpur, Dausa-Srinagar, Bikaner, Tonk, and Hanumangarh. These regions can expect light to medium rainfall, with heavy rainfall at isolated places. Flooding of drainage areas is also a concern.
Yellow Alert Areas
Kota, Boondi, Nagaur, Bhilwada, Bara, and Chittorgarh are under a yellow alert. These areas could see light to medium rainfall.
Precautions and Warnings
Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions. The IMD has specifically advised against seeking shelter under trees and staying away from drains. It is also recommended to avoid going out unless necessary.
Rainfall Records
Karuali recorded 38 cm of rainfall, and Panchana recorded 28 cm till 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Previous Incidents
Earlier on August 1, three people, including a seven-year-old girl, went missing and are feared drowned after rainwater entered the basement of a house in Jaipur, causing flooding.
Doubts Revealed
IMD -: IMD stands for Indian Meteorological Department. It is a government agency in India that studies the weather and gives forecasts about rain, storms, and other weather conditions.
Red alert -: A red alert is a warning that means very heavy rain is expected, and people should be very careful and stay safe.
Orange alert -: An orange alert means there will be heavy rain, and people should be prepared and cautious.
Yellow alert -: A yellow alert means there will be some rain, and people should be aware and keep an eye on the weather.
Waterlogging -: Waterlogging happens when there is so much rain that water collects on the ground and doesn’t drain away, making it hard to walk or drive.
Flooding -: Flooding occurs when there is too much rain, and rivers or lakes overflow, causing water to cover the land and sometimes enter homes and buildings.
Karuali -: Karuali is a district in Rajasthan, a state in India. It is one of the places that received a lot of rain recently.
Panchana -: Panchana is a place in Rajasthan that also received heavy rain. It is mentioned to show how much rain different areas got.
