Various parts of South India are going through continuous rainfalls with the arrival of the monsoon. In addition to this, several parts of Tamil Nadu, Tirupathur district, Vanniyambadi, Jolaret, Ambur, and Alangayam, on Tuesday received moderate rainfalls causing water-logging in various
"The southwest monsoon hit Odisha's Malkangiri, Koraput and Gajapati districts today and is likely to further advance and cover Odisha in the next two days," the Indian Meteorological Department said in a release.
"Conditions are favourable for the monsoon to move further towards Raigad, Thane, Mumbai and Palghar. Monsoon is likely to reach Mumbai by June 24," said IMD Mumbai.
Indian stock indices traded largely steady on Thursday morning after their all-time highs reached in the previous session. Meanwhile, analysts cautioned high valuation may keep investors at bay for the time being.
The water especially clogged the expressway after the rains, causing a traffic jam for up to 5 kilometers. People were highly inconvenienced as massive delays were caused, and public transport was also hindered. A bus full of passengers was stuck in the waterlogged conditions for more tha
The Southwest monsoon is resuming its trajectory post-Cyclone Biparjoy, which has been the longest storm in the Arabian Sea. The delay in the monsoon resulted in a rainfall deficit for some of the Southern states, and thus more rainfall is expected as the monsoon continues to make its way
The Southwest Monsoon is active over the northeast Indian states, said IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, and noted rainfall is expected for the next two days in Assam and Meghalaya.
Due to heavy rainfall, the Uttarey village road connecting Uttarey to Sopakha was completely swept away in many places including two bridges. Even a nearby trout fish farm and poultry farm were also washed away.
The Chhattisgarh Health Department made preparations to provide health facilities to people residing in inaccessible locations ahead of the monsoon season.
"Under the sub-article (1) of the article (3) of the Uttar Pradesh Essential Services Maintainance Act (1966), the Lieutenant Governor forbids strikes under state services for the six months starting from the date of issuance of the notice", said the official statement.