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Imminent heavy rainfall to besiege Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, warns IMD

Heavy to severe rainfall set to batter Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

A torrent of rain is forecasted to sweep across Himachal Pradesh, according to predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), released yesterday. The weather advisories encapsulate that over the span of the next day, a sizeable tremble of thirteen districts will be besieged by moderate rainfall. Moreover, one or two locations across the state are said to be preparing for rainfall, described as heavy to severe in nature.

As per the update circulated by IMD Shimla dated April 4 at 3pm, an expectancy of moderate rain rounds the corner for the regions of Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti. Additionally, one or two places, as the forecast describes, are also bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rain within the same period.

In tandem, a parallel scenario is foretold in Uttarakhand, as the IMD releases an ominous red alert for today. Six districts in the state brace for the imminent likelihood of heavy rainfall coupled with lightning. “Isolated places across Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar are projected to be in the hot spot of a very heavy to extremely heavy spell of rain and thunderstorm,” delivers the warning. Accompanying these downpour risks is also the chance of very intense to extremely forceful spells, likely to flare up in the coming twenty-four hours.

The meteorological warnings and forecasts issued by the IMD are crucial for prompt and effective response to the torrential weather changes. This precedence of rain is a crucial event for the areas in question and continues to unfold as the weather authorities remain on high alert, providing regular reports and recommendations for mitigating the potential impact. Emergency services and local authorities are also being advised to prepare accordingly and make necessary arrangements for this prodigious bout of rain. The story continues to shape up, providing fresh insights and developments as they happen.

Ravi Verma

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