Madhya Pradesh
Intense Rain Warning by IMD
- 26 Aug 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra.
Key Points
- They have advised fisherfolk to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
- Small ships and exploration and production operators have been asked to monitor weather developments and take necessary precautions.
- People are recommended to avoid locations susceptible to waterlogging and check for traffic alerts before commuting.
- Farmers in the impacted regions should ensure adequate drainage in their fields and offer support to their crops.
- There is a risk of landslides and damage to horticultural crops due to inundation in the affected regions.
India Meteorological Department
- IMD was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects.
- It works as an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
- It is headquartered in New Delhi.
- IMD is also one of the six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres of the World Meteorological Organization.
