Monsoon revival sparks warning of torrential downpours in 10 Indian states

As monsoon revives, ‘intense’ rain likely to hit over 10 states. (See the linked source for details.)

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Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The southwest monsoon has finally reached Delhi and rapidly advanced across India.
02Heavy rain is expected to hit over 10 states in India due to the revival of the monsoon.
03According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 'intense' rain is likely to occur in some areas.
04The IMD has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall in certain regions.
05States that are expected to experience intense rain include Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and others.
06The monsoon rains have already caused flooding, landslides, road blockages, and evacuation efforts in several states.

Trap alerts

Most people think the southwest monsoon only brings relief from heatwaves, but actually it also unleashes heavy rain, flash floods, and lightning.
Most people think the IMD issues alerts only for cyclones, but actually they also issue alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

How many states are likely to experience 'intense' rain as per the India Meteorological Department's prediction?

A.Over 5 states
B.Over 10 states
C.All states in the country
D.Only 3 states

The India Meteorological Department has predicted 'intense' rain for over 10 states, making it a crucial period for agriculture and water supply.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Monsoon and Rainfall: 1. The India Meteorological Department has predicted 'intense' rain for over 10 states. 2. India's monsoon typically brings 100% of its annual rainfall, making it crucial for agriculture and water supply. 3. The monsoon revival is expected to bring relief from the heatwave that has been affecting several parts of the country. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement-1 is correct because the India Meteorological Department has predicted 'intense' rain for over 10 states (Fact-1). Statement-2 is incorrect because it contradicts Fact-5, which states that India's monsoon typically brings 70% of its annual rainfall. Statement-3 is correct because the monsoon revival is expected to bring relief from the heatwave (Fact-3).

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