Heavy rain lashes parts of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh, IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Mumbai

Heavy Rain lashes parts of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh, IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Mumbai

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms has hit several parts of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting the region.

The IMD has issued alerts for several districts in Himachal Pradesh, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

An orange alert for May 19 in seven districts - Una, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur - warning of hailstorms, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Additionally, a yellow alert is in effect for some districts on May 18 and 19, cautioning against thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and gusty winds.

The weather department forecasts a chance of light rain in isolated mid-hills and light rain or snow in isolated areas of the high hills through May 21.

The heavy rain and thunderstorms have likely caused widespread disruptions, including power outages and transportation difficulties. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid travelling to areas prone to landslides or flash floods.

The state authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response teams are on alert to mitigate potential disruptions. Residents are advised to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines to ensure their safety.

Meanwhile, the 126 MW Larji Hydroelectric Power Project in Kullu district has been fully restored and is operational once again, which suffered extensive damage from the devastating Beas River floods on 9th and 10th July 2023, said an official statement on Sunday.

The project's swift revival, completed in less than two years, was made possible through the timely intervention and strong support of the State Government, helping avert major financial losses.

The State Government allocated Rs 25 crore initially for restoration, followed by Rs 35 crore and subsequently Rs 185.87 crore for the complete rehabilitation of the project. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu commended the engineers and staff of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) for their tireless efforts and commitment to restore the project. (ANI)

IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Mumbai, neigbouring districts today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain today, with thundershowers in Mumbai and neighbouring districts.

The pre-monsoon rains have been lashing the financial capital, with the weather department issuing a yellow alert until May 22 at the latest, barring today.

IMD has predicted moderate rain and thundershower alerts in Mumbai and Palghar districts of Maharashtra, while alerts have been issued for lightning, thunderstorms and moderate rain in Thane and Raigad.

For Mumbai and Palghar, IMD has forecasted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall, and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places for the next four days.

Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain, gusting to 50-60 kilometres per hour, are likely at some places in Maharashtra today, including Kolhapur, Satara, Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nasik.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Mumbai, Thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain, and gusting winds of 40-50 kmph are likely at some places in South Konkan-Goa and Marathwada districts. In Ratnagiri, the weather department predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning, followed by gusty winds (50-60 kmph) at isolated places on May 21 and 22.

Thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rain and gusting to 40-50 kmph are likely at some places in North Konkan.

Rainfall hit several parts of Mumbai on Saturday morning, bringing much-needed relief to the residents from prevailing humid conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light showers throughout the day.

According to the IMD, light to moderate rainfall is expected across the city. Mumbai has been experiencing pre-monsoon showers over the past few days.
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted continued rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several regions of the country over the next five days.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, IMD scientist Akhil Srivastava pointed out that southern India, especially the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, will experience persistent rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds for the next five days.