Monsoon Mayhem In Mumbai: What is Orange Alert? Decoding IMD's colour-coded weather warning system

Kolkata: The IMD on Sunday issued an alert for extremely heavy rainfall till Monday at one or two places in sub-Himalayan West Bengal, where normal life has been affected in some parts due to incessant downpour . Cautioning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts and inundation of low-lying areas in the plains of north Bengal, the India Meteorological Department advised authorities to take necessary action. The weather office office issued an alert The heaviest rain in the country on Monday will fall where the land begins to climb. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects the wettest skies of the day to settle over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and the hills of the northeast, with some slopes in line for more than 20 cm of rain in a single day. advertisement ❮ ❯ Read Full Story WHICH STATES WILL SEE THE HEAVIEST RAIN ON JUNE 29? A day when a region receives more IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across East, South, and parts of North India on 29 June due to strengthening monsoon. Eastern and Northeastern states face heavy rainfall, while South India will see active monsoon conditions with showers. Delhi-NCR may experience some relief with showers, though the North and Northwest will see more thunderstorms. The southwest monsoon is set to advance into parts of Uttarakhand over the next two to three days, according to the Meteorological Centre. A weather warning has been issued for hilly districts, as isolated areas may face thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds. Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are forecast for several districts, including Bageshwar, Nainital, and Dehradun. Temperatures are expected to remain stable, with a projected drop in mercury levels later.