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A depression in the Bay of Bengal has weakened but continues to bring heavy rainfall to India and Nepal, with IMD warnings covering several states and a potential risk of flash floods, waterlogging, and landslides.
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What is the wind speed associated with the Bay of Bengal depression?
The Bay of Bengal depression carries winds gusting up to 75 km/h. This is a significant wind speed that can lead to heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Consider the following statements regarding Rainfall Alerts in India: 1. The IMD has issued red alerts for Chhattisgarh and Telangana. 2. The system has moved inland, extending the impacts of the rainfall farther north. 3. The rainfall threat is expected to be over by September 25. How many of the above statements are correct?
The IMD has issued orange to red alerts for Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana, but the fact list does not support the claim of red alerts for Chhattisgarh and Telangana specifically. The system has indeed moved inland, extending the impacts of the rainfall farther north. However, the rainfall threat is far from over, as indicated by the fact that forecasts indicate that rainfall activity could continue through the next few days.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The system has moved inland, extending the impacts of the rainfall farther north. Statement-II: The system has crossed the north Andhra Pradesh coast near Kalingapatnam, which has caused it to move inland. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is true because the fact list indicates that the system has moved inland, extending the impacts of the rainfall farther north. Statement-II is also true because it correctly identifies the event that caused the system to move inland. Statement-II explains why Statement-I is true, as the crossing of the coast near Kalingapatnam led to the system moving inland.