July 11, 2024 2:35 PM
IMD issues alerts as heavy rains trigger floods across northern, eastern India
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rains in several northern and eastern states, where flash floods have already claimed several lives, inundated farms, and destroyed residential areas. The weather agency has issued 'orange' and 'red' alerts for Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, respectively, warning of heavy rainfall on Friday that could potentially worsen the flood situation. This prediction comes amidst a significant increase in rainfall over North and Northeast...