Heavy Rain Alert: Red Warning In Punjab, Himachal, UP; Orange Alert Rajasthan And Madhya Pradesh | IMD Weather Forecast

Heavy Rain Alert: Several states of Northern India have been devastated in the ongoing monsoon season. Flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have led to extensive loss of life and property. A cloudburst and landslide near the Vaishno Devi Yatra route killed at least 10 people. In Himachal Pradesh, at least five people have been killed in the last 24 hours. 

Things look precarious in the national capital, Delhi, as well, with the Yamuna river breaching the danger mark of 205.33 meters on the morning of September 2. The NDRF closed the Loha Pul area and evacuated people residing in the nearby area. Several houses situated near the river were flooded as water entered their houses. 

Heavy rainfall has also caused severe flooding in parts of Gurugram and Ambala in Haryana, causing a disruption of traffic in these places. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Gurugram. 

Here is a comprehensive list of the areas affected by severe and moderate rainfall. 

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Red Alert In These Districts

According to the IMD, the districts of Pilibhit, Lakhimpur, and Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh have been placed under red alert. In Haryana, the warning covered the areas of Fatehabad, Jind, Hisar, Gurugram, Rewari and Mewat. Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Kangra and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh have also been placed under red alert. 

In Punjab, a red alert has been issued in the affected areas of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Moga, and Barnala. "Heavy spells (>15 mm/hr) accompanied with thunderstorms are likely in these districts. People are advised to take precautionary measures and avoid vulnerable areas," the meteorological department said.

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Orange Alert In These Districts

The weather department has also issued an orange alert in a few districts of East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh and north Chhattisgarh. According to the IMD, these parts of the country will receive moderate rainfall between 5-15 mm per hour as well as thunderstorms. 

"Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and heavy rainfall can cause local flooding, traffic disruption, and damage to weak structures. Residents are advised to remain indoors, avoid waterlogged areas, and follow safety guidelines," IMD advisory wrote.