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India: Heavy Rains Prompt Alerts, Himachal Reports Fatalities and Economic Loss
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued severe weather alerts across multiple states, with Kerala districts under red alert and Himachal Pradesh reporting significant monsoon-related casualties and economic damage.
Heavy monsoon rains are continuing across several Indian states, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a range of weather advisories. Kerala is experiencing particularly intense downpours, with a red alert for severe rainfall declared for the districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, the northern state of Himachal Pradesh has been significantly impacted by the monsoon season, which commenced on June 30. The state has reported 64 fatalities linked to rain-related incidents so far. These include 14 deaths attributed to landslides and one casualty resulting from flash floods. The economic toll on Himachal Pradesh has also been substantial, with losses estimated at ₹797 crore.
In response to the persistent rainfall, authorities in Himachal Pradesh have closed 145 roads, disrupting transport and connectivity across various regions. The IMD's warnings extend beyond these states, with alerts for heavy rain also in effect for Uttarakhand, Odisha, Bihar, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu.
The widespread alerts underscore the ongoing challenges posed by the monsoon season across different parts of India, affecting daily life, infrastructure, and public safety.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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