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The impact of the devastating floods in Nepal is now clearly visible in the plains of India. Due to the inundation coming from the neighboring country and the new monsoon system formed in the Bay of Bengal, the weather patterns of North and Central India have completely changed. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in 18 states of the country including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh on August 28. On one hand, the spate of rivers remains a threat to the coastal areas, while on the other hand, monsoon activities have engulfed the entire area.

Clouds will rain in 61 districts of Uttar Pradesh

Monsoon remains fully active in Uttar Pradesh and warning of moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued in 61 districts of the state. Recently, maximum rainfall of 131.6 mm was recorded in Mahoba, due to which water logging situation was created in many areas.
According to meteorologists, this period of torrential rains with movement of clouds will continue in many parts of the state for the coming two to three days. Due to this continuous rain, the temperature has dropped, but people living in low-lying areas have been advised to be cautious.

Flood risk increases in border states

After the sudden rise in the water level of the rivers flowing adjacent to Nepal, the administrative staff of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert. The situation remains particularly sensitive in eight major districts of Bihar. River Ganga is flowing above the danger mark in Khagaria, while Gandak, Kosi and Bagmati rivers are also in spate.
People from low-lying areas of Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Supaul, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur and Champaran are being shifted to safer places. NDRF teams have been deployed to deal with any emergency. Vigil has also been increased in the border districts of Uttar Pradesh, where the debris brought with the strong flow of rivers has increased the concern of the administration.

Yellow alert in Madhya Pradesh and pleasant weather in Delhi

Monsoon rains are continuing in Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur divisions of Madhya Pradesh. A yellow alert has been issued in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall across the state, where flood-like conditions are being created in many districts. At the same time, the weather in Delhi-NCR has also become quite pleasant. After sporadic rain on Thursday, light to moderate rain is expected on the occasion of Rakshabandhan also. This rain has brought relief from the scorching heat and the mercury has dropped.

Life affected by landslides in the mountains

Due to heavy rains in the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, landslides and road collapse have started once again. Due to rainfall in the last 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, more than 70 roads and many main highways have been closed for traffic. Shimla Meteorological Center has issued a new warning of heavy rain from the last days of August to the beginning of September. In Uttarakhand too, there is a possibility of disconnection of remote areas due to landslides, due to which travelers and local residents are facing a lot of problems in transportation.

Due to heavy rains in the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, landslides and road collapse have started once again. Due to rain in the last 24 hours in Himachal Pradesh, more than 70 roads and major highways have been closed for traffic.