Heavy rain likely from July 20 as monsoon shifts north
India Meteorological Department
(IMD) has issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, warning of a fresh spell of very heavy rain from July 20, as the monsoon system currently hovering over Rajasthan and eastern Uttar Pradesh begins shifting northwards toward the Himalayan foothills.
"The monsoon trough is expected to move closer to the Himalayan region from July 20, triggering intense and prolonged rainfall, particularly on July 20 and 21," said Bikram Singh, director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Dehradun.
According to the forecast, districts likely to be affected include Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. The weather department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms with lightning, and extremely intense spells at isolated locations.
Singh added that the incoming system could significantly increase the risk of flash floods, landslides and overflowing rivulets, especially in mountainous and steep terrain. Heavy rainfall over melting snowpacks could lead to a sudden increase in water flow in streams and rain-fed channels, potentially resulting in erosion, flooding of low-lying areas and damage to infrastructure.
So far this monsoon season, Uttarakhand has recorded 438 mm of rainfall -- 11% above the seasonal average of 395 mm -- making the terrain more vulnerable to saturation-induced landslides and runoff-related hazards.
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Authorities have advised residents living near rivers, tributaries and floodplains to remain alert. Mountaineering expeditions have been asked to suspend activities and move to safer locations, according to an advisory issued by the Met Centre in Dehradun. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), district officials and emergency services have been asked to remain alert to respond to any eventualities in the coming days.
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