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
This came as the India Meteorological Department's regional office in Tamil Nadu issued a yellow alert for some districts in Tamil Nadu from 3 am in the early hours of Tuesday to 10 am in the morning.
India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next three hours for Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a 'red' alert, predicting very heavy rainfall across several districts of Assam in the next five days.
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.
While speaking to ANI, SP Kangra Shalini Agnihotri said, "District police control room received two phone calls yesterday one at around 4 pm and another at 5 pm that four persons are stranded at Bhagsu waterfall and five more at a different location near Naddi."
Strong gusts and torrential rains struck southern regions, damaging homes and flooding streets and roadways. According to locals, the Lakki Marwat and Bannu districts were hit by heavy downpours when strong winds began to blow in the late afternoon.
The villagers of Kakatigaon are fretful about the possible flood following the soil erosion by the Kopili river which may pose a threat to around 14 villages in the area. "If the water level of Kopili River rises, then 13-14 villages in this area might get affected by the flood", said a l
Shalini Agnihotri, Superintendent of Police, Kangra, said, "At around 10 pm last night, we rescued around 26 persons in the Kareri Lake area who were stranded due to heavy rain."