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Active monsoon, a depression, and a western disturbance triggered widespread heavy rainfall, placing several states under weather alerts across India. Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra remain under Red Alert as the IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall and possible flooding over 24 hours. Landslides halted the Kedarnath Yatra in Uttarakhand, with 850 pilgrims sheltered safely while 91 roads remain blocked after heavy rain.
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Critically examine the impact of heavy rainfall on road connectivity and pilgrimage routes in Uttarakhand.
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Which states are currently under a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall?
Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra are under Red Alert, indicating extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm in isolated places.
How many roads remain blocked after heavy rain in Uttarakhand?
A total of 91 roads remain blocked after heavy rain in Uttarakhand, disrupting connectivity and travel.
At what speed are gusty winds reaching in many regions?
The IMD has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–50 kmph across many regions.
Consider the following statements regarding Red Alerts in Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra: 1. Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra are under Red Alert due to extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm. 2. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for these states. 3. A total of 500 roads remain blocked after heavy rain in Gujarat. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list explicitly mentions that Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra have been placed under a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no mention of the IMD issuing a Yellow Alert specifically for these states, although it does issue a Yellow Alert for other districts. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact list mentions that 91 roads remain blocked after heavy rain in Uttarakhand, not Gujarat.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The depression has moved towards Central Vidarbha and South Madhya Pradesh. Statement-II: This movement of the depression is causing extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list explicitly mentions that the depression has moved towards Central Vidarbha and South Madhya Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no causal link mentioned between the movement of the depression and the extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and Madhya Maharashtra.