The monsoon is once again poised to become aggressively active in many areas of Uttar Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning, stating that many parts of the state will witness a fierce cloudburst for the next four to five days. Monsoon activity is predicted to be particularly intense in southern Uttar Pradesh, which will bring relief from the heat and humidity, but could also create a number of problems.
Know when and on which day will it rain the most?
According to the Meteorological Department, a strict warning of heavy rain was issued for selected areas of western Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Due to the cyclonic circulation and low pressure area over southwestern Uttar Pradesh, heavy rain will continue throughout the state. The monsoon trough is also remaining near its normal position, which is why there is a strong possibility of heavy rain in the coming days.
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is expected in eastern Uttar Pradesh today, August 8th, and in both eastern and western parts of the state on August 9th and 10th. Furthermore, several districts in western Uttar Pradesh may experience heavy rain on August 11th.
The biggest danger is looming in these districts
The Meteorological Department had predicted heavy rains on August 7 in Shamli, Baghpat, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj, Etah, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Amroha, Sambhal, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi and Lalitpur and surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, heavy rain is predicted in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur today, August 8th. After this, heavy rain is likely in Banda, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Saharanpur, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, and Lalitpur on August 9th. Furthermore, heavy to very heavy rain is likely in Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Saharanpur, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Jhansi, and Lalitpur on August 10th.
The highest rainfall in Sambhal broke records.
Over the past 24 hours, clouds have wreaked havoc in various parts of the state. Gunnaur in Sambhal district recorded the highest rainfall of 134 mm, which falls under the heavy to very heavy rainfall category. Furthermore, Narora in Bulandshahr recorded 110.4 mm, Rath in Hamirpur 93 mm, Kalpi in Jalaun 86.8 mm, and Khekra in Baghpat 84 mm, flooding many areas.
Major warning regarding waterlogging, floods and power cuts
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains, advising people to exercise special caution in low-lying areas, underpasses, and areas prone to waterlogging. The continuous rain is likely to cause significant damage to mud houses and unsafe structures. Furthermore, there is a possibility of power outages in many places, slippery roads, and overflowing rivers and seasonal streams. The administration has appealed to the general public to avoid going near any large pits, ponds, or overflowing rivers and streams.
Rainfall figures in UP are still below normal
Even though it’s been raining heavily these days, according to official data from the Meteorological Department, only 331.3 mm of rain has been recorded across the state as of August 7th, compared to a normal 409 mm. This means that Uttar Pradesh as a whole has received approximately 19 percent less rainfall than normal. Eastern Uttar Pradesh, in particular, has received 25 percent less rainfall than normal, while western Uttar Pradesh also has below-normal rainfall totals.
Special advice for farmers: How to save crops
The Meteorological Department has warned farmers to remain vigilant due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. Waterlogging is expected to cause significant damage to sugarcane, pigeon pea, paddy, kharif maize, peanuts, sesame, black gram, and various vegetable crops. Agricultural experts have advised farmers to immediately make arrangements to drain excess water from their fields and to refrain from using any fertilizers or chemicals during this rainy season.