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Why IMD flagged orange alerts for two states
Down To Earth··8 Aug
On August 8 the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for eastern Rajasthan and Odisha as a low pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal. Rain is expected across more than 18 states, with isolated spells of 115 to 204 mm possible. Delhi is forecast to see more showers after Friday waterlogging disrupted travel and drainage.
Prism
What It Means For You
- People in eastern Rajasthan and Odisha can treat the August 8 orange alert as a cue to limit unnecessary travel during heavy spells.
- Residents across more than 18 states can prepare for wet conditions, with isolated totals of 115 to 204 mm possible.
- Delhi commuters can expect more showers after Friday waterlogging already strained roads and drainage.
What's Happening
- IMD issued an orange alert for eastern Rajasthan and Odisha on August 8 as a low pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal.
- Rain is expected across more than 18 states, with isolated very heavy falls of 115 to 204 mm possible.
- Delhi is forecast to see more showers after Friday's waterlogging.
A Bay Low Pressure Widens The Monsoon Belt
- Bay of Bengal lows often pull moisture inland, spreading rain well beyond the coastal belt.
- Orange alerts signal that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely and local authorities should stay ready.
- Urban flooding risk rises when successive wet days arrive before drains recover from earlier spells.
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