Water shortage, drying rivers: How southwest monsoon is failing Kerala
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall: IMD issues orange alert in 6 districts of MP, yellow alert in 17
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Updated: Aug 4, 2021, 02:37 PM IST
Nearly 40 districts in Rajasthan are feared to be flooded as heavy rains continue to lash the CM Ashok Gehlot-led state on Tuesday. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning alert in the state.
Villages in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan are facing flood threats after heavy downpour in the last 24 hours, the officials said. They added that the Chambal river barrage was opened after heavy rains in Kota division.
After the barrage was opened, water reached Dholpur and crossed the danger mark, according to the officials. As a result, about 40 villages in the surrounding areas are facing the threat of flood, officials said.
Monsoon to retreat in two months; IMD foresees normal rains
Updated Aug 3, 2021, 12:40 pm IST
Southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh are likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the month
The monsoon is showing a tendency of ending on a positive note across the entire country. The monthly rainfall for the month of August is also positive. Representational image/PTI
HYDERABAD: As the monsoon is about to come to an end in the next two months, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted normal rains over the country. During a virtual conference on Monday, IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the long-period average of rainfall would be around 95 to 106 percent this year, meaning the amount of rain the country receives would be 95 to 106 percent of the annual figure.