IMD issues flash flood alert in NE and South India
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New Delhi: Red and orange alerts have been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of extremely heavy rainfall and a heightened risk of flash floods in parts of Northeast and South India.
In addition, Northwest India, including Delhi, is likely to see widespread rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds over the next four to five days due to the impact of Western Disturbances.
A red alert has been declared for the Northeastern states, West Bengal, and Sikkim as a deep depression is forecasted to make landfall between the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts, specifically between Sagar Island and Khepupara in Bangladesh, by May 29.
The affected areas are expected to receive more than 300 mm of rain, significantly raising the risk of flash floods in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Assam over the coming two days, TNIE reported.
Experts have cautioned that the intense rainfall could result in increased surface runoff, soil saturation, and flooding in low-lying regions, potentially triggering landslides.
The IMD has placed the Konkan region—including Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala—under a red alert due to forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall, which significantly raises the likelihood of flash floods in the coming days.
There is a heightened risk of flash floods in certain watersheds and localities across coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, and Goa.
In light of the deep depression and anticipated heavy rainfall in southern India, the IMD has advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal and to halt fishing activities until June 1.