In response to the forecast of intense rainfall, the IMD has issued a red alert for several regions in India. The alert, effective from Wednesday, targets districts in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, North Punjab, North Haryana, East Rajasthan, South-West Uttar Pradesh, North-West and East Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Residents in these areas should prepare for the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall in the upcoming hours, which could lead to flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. The red alert encompasses specific districts within Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana, urging preparedness.
