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How Monsoon is Hailing Havoc This Year With Heavy Rainfall & Floods?


The rain this monsoon has become a nightmare for the natives. With Kerala bearing the brunt of killer flood and rain lashing like the wrath of Gods on Mumbai, several states in India are suffering the considerable damage this monsoon. The worst affected states that have seen a major loss of lives are Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttarakhand.

The count of missing persons and fatal casualties are growing day-by-day with the number of victims soaring to thousands. A total of 91 districts in 12 Indian states have been severely affected.

Though some hundreds of districts are facing the rain deficiency, Kerala is downright drowning under heavy rains and floods. It has been concluded to be the worst monsoon disaster since 1924. The rainfall gave way to water pressure which in turn opened up the dam. The flood water has washed away mountains, houses with mortality rates growing every day and making it difficult for the people to survive in these rain disasters.

Not only this, the heavy rains have resulted in the collapse of buildings, electrocution and some of the major accidents of roads. Moreover, the Yamuna’s danger mark has been crossed by 204 metres in Delhi with meteorological department alerting the nearby residents.
Farmers this monsoon are facing the colossal damage to their crops, resulting in huge amount of loss for the economy as well.

The government is taking crucial steps to cope up with the problem this monsoon. In efforts of improving the forecast system, they are also taking steps to prevent water-logging in the capital. Relief has been sent to the states that are enduring the heavy rainfall. And contributions to help the victims have been asked from people. Red warning alerts to several states have already being given as heavy rainfall is expected in those places.

If you have been alerted about the heavy rainfall, then take these precautions in advance to keep yourself prepared.
• Save your mobile phones. They are the only mode of communication during these difficult times. Thus, keep them charged and if possible covered to keep them away from rain.
• Always listen to news or radio, read newspapers and keep yourself updated about the weather forecast.
• During rain, avoid any unknown roads while you are travelling. You might not be aware of the manhole or any ditch.
• Wear suitable footwear, made of plastic. These heavy rains would ruin your shoes.
• Stay away from electric poles, bend trees, exposed power lines, open switches, wires and debris.
• Keep your valuables inside water-proof bags or packets.
• Stay away from sewage and gutters, the water might be pouring out of them and you might mistake it as a road.
• Try to eat only hygienic food. The monsoon season brings a load of water-borne diseases as well.

Though these precautions are mediocre, they are still valuable in the difficult times. Prepare yourself well if your area or district has been forewarned about upcoming rain and floods.
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