Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert across several states as monsoon intensifies; Maharashtra and Gujarat face major disruptions
· Monsoon intensifies across India as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts, with Maharashtra and Gujarat witnessing severe disruptions due to continuous downpours and flooding. · Red and orange alerts issued for several states as extremely heavy rainfall threatens normal life, transportation networks, and coastal activities in affected regions. · Maharashtra and Gujarat face major weather challenges with waterlogging, traffic disruptions, landslide risks, and ongoing rescue and safety measures by authorities. · Strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning risks, and rough seas prompt warnings for reside
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for several states due to extremely heavy rainfall.
- 02Maharashtra and Gujarat are facing major disruptions due to continuous downpours and flooding, including waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and landslide risks.
- 03Strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning risks, and rough seas have prompted warnings for residents in affected regions.
- 04The monsoon has intensified across India, leading to severe weather challenges in several states.
- 05Red alerts indicate extremely heavy rainfall that can lead to disruption of normal life, transportation networks, and coastal activities.
- 06Orange alerts signify a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall that can cause significant disruptions.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the monsoon season starts in June every year, but actually it can start as early as May or as late as July depending on the region.
- Many students assume that India's monsoon is only a summer phenomenon, but actually it can occur during other seasons as well.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the challenges posed by intense monsoon rains to urban planning and disaster management strategies in India, with specific reference to Maharashtra and Gujarat.
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Which states are facing major disruptions due to heavy rainfall?
- A.Maharashtra and Gujarat
- B.Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- C.Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- D.Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Maharashtra and Gujarat are facing major disruptions due to heavy rainfall, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for these states.
What type of alerts have been issued by the IMD for several states?
- A.Yellow and green alerts
- B.Red and orange alerts
- C.Blue and purple alerts
- D.Grey and white alerts
The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for several states, indicating extremely heavy rainfall that threatens normal life, transportation networks, and coastal activities.
What is the risk posed by strong winds associated with the monsoon?
- A.Landslides
- B.Flooding
- C.Rough seas and coastal erosion
- D.Wildfires
Strong winds associated with the monsoon pose a risk of rough seas and coastal erosion, prompting warnings for residents.
Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon in India: 1. Heavy rainfall alerts have been issued by the IMD for several states. 2. Maharashtra and Gujarat are not affected by heavy rainfall. 3. Red and orange alerts have been issued for Maharashtra only. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
The source mentions that red and orange alerts have been issued for several states, but it does not specify the number of states. It also clearly states that Maharashtra and Gujarat are facing disruptions due to heavy rainfall, making the second statement incorrect. The third statement is false because it only mentions Maharashtra as one of the affected regions.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Red and orange alerts have been issued for several states. Statement-II: The monsoon has intensified across India, leading to heavy rainfall in several states. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
The source mentions that the monsoon has intensified and red and orange alerts have been issued for several states. This implies that the heavy rainfall is a result of the intensified monsoon, making statement 2 a correct causal explanation for statement 1.