The monsoon season of 2024 arrived on time, bringing substantial rainfall across most parts of the country. Now that September has begun, the rain continues to pour. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for multiple states, with this update spanning an entire week. Let's dive into IMD's complete update.
September 3
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According to IMD, heavy rain is expected in Gujarat today, September 3. A red alert has been issued for the state. Additionally, orange alerts are in place for Saurashtra, Kutch, and western Madhya Pradesh. Several other states are under a yellow caution alert for the rain.
September 4
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On September 4, a slight decrease in rain intensity is expected. Only Saurashtra, Kutch, and Gujarat are under an orange alert for very heavy rain. However, several states remain under a yellow alert.
September 5
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As the days pass, the amount of rainfall is expected to decrease. On September 5, a yellow alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Saurashtra, Kutch, central Maharashtra, Konkan, Goa, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.
September 6
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On September 6, a yellow alert has been issued for Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, central Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, western Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
September 7
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Rainfall activities are continuously declining. On September 7, only five states are expected to receive rain. According to IMD, heavy rain is likely in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, central Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, and Chhattisgarh.
September 8
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On Sunday, September 8, heavy rain is likely in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, central Maharashtra, Konkan and Goa, and Chhattisgarh, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for these areas.
Meaning of IMD Alerts
Red Alert (Take action):
Extremely heavy rain
Orange Alert (Be prepared to take action):
Very heavy rain
Yellow Alert (Be aware):
Heavy rain
Green Alert (No action):
Normal weather
Record-Breaking Rainfall this Year
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Notably, the year 2024 has seen the most rainfall in the past 30 years, with 599.7 mm of rain recorded between July and August— the second-highest in three decades, next to 636.8 mm recorded in 1994.
