As the South -West monsoon has hit the Indian subcontinent, the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are surrounded by heavy rains, with issuing red and orange alerts for both the Meteorological Department of India (IMD).
The Shimla Meteorological Center on Sunday issued a red warning for heavy rains in Bilpasur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Una, Kullu and Chamba districts.
The Dehradun Meteorological Center predicted very heavy rainfall for June 29 and 30 and 30. It has issued a red alert for Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Tehri, Puree, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar districts. An orange warning has been issued for the remaining districts of the state.
What restrictions are seen by states?
In Himachal Pradesh, railway movements along the Shimla-Kalka line were also suspended, as the tracks and trees fell on the tracks after overnight rain.
The Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5) was killed by an earthquake connecting Koti, Shimla and Chandigarh on the National Highway (NH-5), which damages the parts of the road. It triggled a traffic jam, which lasted for hours. Police teams later cleaned the debris and facilitated traffic movement on the highway.
In Solan, the road of Himuda Complex, Mandal and Bagwala has been closed, as it was washed. The Bald River in the Badi area of ​​the district is increasing with a danger of damage in the surrounding areas, where water from four feet has allegedly entered several houses.
In Uttarakhand, “Roads may be closed to prevent disasters related to landslides, which will affect the movement,” Dr. Vikram Singh, Director of IMD Dehradun said. People are advised to travel only if necessary and avoid unnecessary movements.
The Yamunotary National Highway in Uttarkashi district is blocked by the debris after being hit by a landslide, triggered by Claudbers. The disaster claimed the lives of two laborers who were working at a hotel construction site along the highway. Search operations are going on for missing people.
How is the weather of Himachal and Uttarakhand for the next few days?
Since the fierce downpore continues in both states, landslide warnings, water logging, loss to weak structures, traffic congestion and essential services have been released.
In Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur and parts of Una remains at risk of high flash floods till 30 June till 30 June.
IMD on Monday issued an orange warning of heavy to heavy rain in the isolated areas of the state and predicted a wet magic in the state till 5 July.
In Uttarakhand, the coming days will also be marked with a significant increase in water level in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other water bodies, Singh said. He urged people living in weak and lower-fold areas, especially during the day’s hours, and to empty accordingly, to be vigilant.
Rainfall in Uttarakhand can see a negligible decline on 1 July, as a huge decline is predicted to continue in the state. Here, IMD has also released an orange alert for 1 and 2 July.
What do IMD’s red and orange alerts do?
The red and orange alerts are the first and second levels of the IMD in their four-tier warning system.
A red alert represents the most severe weather warning, indicating heavy rainfall over 204.5 mm within 24 hours, leading to a significant danger to life and property.
Orange alert with comparatively low rainfall, with potential transport disruption, power outage and landslide preparation.
