Authorities issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall across 14 districts of Rajasthan on Monday, July 28. Due to the weather situation, officials declared a holiday for schools in 8 districts to ensure student safety. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alert after observing continued heavy showers in the region.
District administrations instructed local emergency teams to remain on standby, and disaster response units were placed on alert to tackle any rain-related incidents or emergencies. Local authorities asked residents in flood-prone areas to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel until further notice.
Over 11,000 Affected in Odisha Floods
Floods affected more than 11,000 people across six districts of Odisha following continuous rainfall over the past few days. State emergency services and disaster response teams began rescue operations in the affected areas. Local officials confirmed that low-lying areas experienced severe waterlogging, with some villages cut off due to rising water levels. Relief camps have been set up, and food supplies are being distributed to the displaced.
Authorities also started monitoring river levels and released precautionary alerts near embankments and reservoirs. Odisha’s government deployed additional medical and rescue teams to assist those in need.
Orange Alert Issued Across Multiple States
The IMD issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, July 28, for several states. These include Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, Western Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Authorities asked residents to prepare for possible flash floods, landslides, and transportation delays due to ongoing monsoon activity. State governments alerted emergency teams and ordered district officials to keep shelters and relief supplies ready. Citizens in hilly and low-lying regions received warnings to avoid risky routes and follow official advisories.
Himachal Pradesh Under Yellow Alert
A yellow alert for moderate to heavy rainfall was issued for 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh. Weather officials forecast persistent rain throughout the day, with potential disruptions in transportation and local connectivity. The Himachal Pradesh government asked local bodies to inspect vulnerable slopes and riverbanks for landslide threats.
Public works and electricity departments remain on alert to restore services quickly in case of outages or blocked roads.
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