Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast: On August 12 and 13 in western UP, heavy rain alert was issued in Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor. The possibility of strong winds, thunderstorms and lightning, the administration appealed to be vigilant and avoid non-essential travel.
Heavy rain alert western up: The monsoon in western Uttar Pradesh is once again going to hold a vigor. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that on August 12 and 13, many districts including Saharanpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor may have heavy rains along with thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning. In view of this mood of the weather, the administration has already started vigilance.
Alert district and possible impact
- Saharanpur: With rain, waterlogging in low -lying areas and mud problems on roads may increase.
- Shamli: Loss of crops in rural areas and the risk of filling water on small bridges.
- Muzaffarnagar: Possibility of lightning and boom of small drains.
- Bijnor: The water level of Ganga and tributaries rises.
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Meteorological Department Warning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has clarified that people should avoid non-essential travel during this period, especially at night.
- Thunder-glowing and lightning: People working in fields and open fields advise to go to a safe place.
- Strong winds: In some places the speed of winds can be 30–40 km per hour, causing the tree fall and damage to the temporary structure.
Administration preparations
- Control room active: Control room on for 24 hours monitoring.
- Rescue teams deployed: NDRF and SDRF teams will be present in sensitive areas.
- Considering the closure of school: Possibility of holiday in some districts.
Impact on agriculture
- Benefits: Water can prove useful for paddy, maize and sugarcane crops.
- Disadvantages: Waterlogging risk of damage to vegetables, peanuts and pulses crops.
Last year’s position
In August 2024, there was a flood -like situation in many places due to continuous rains in western UP, especially the water level of rivers in Bijnor and Muzaffarnagar had gone above the danger mark.
Suggestions for public
- Do not go out unnecessarily.
- Be cautious while passing through water filled areas.
- Stay away from trees and electric poles during lightning.
- Keep children and the elderly safe indoors.
- Keep getting the updates of the weather continuously.
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