Unending rains: IMD flags flash flood risk in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Bengal | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Incessant rains in most parts of northwest India and parts of east India due to two existing 'well marked' low pressure areas has put many districts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Gangetic Bengal under flash flood risk within the next 12-24 hours. IMD Friday issued relevant warnings (Red and Orange alerts for 'taking action' and 'be prepared', respectively) to local authorities due to heavy rainfall in many parts of these states.Though the low pressure area over northwest India, that triggered rains in western UP, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh on Friday, is likely to be weaken on Saturday, the risk of "moderate to high flash flood" risk in certain districts and localised urban floodings in others is likely to be there throughout the day.Met dept said the...