Commuters and patients’ attendants wade through knee-deep waterloggedroads in the city on Tuesday
Severe Weather Triggers School Closures in Varanasi
On Monday night, Varanasi experienced severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds. In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the city. As a precautionary measure, the district administration has declared a holiday for students in Classes 1 to 8 on Tuesday. This decision aims to ensure the safety of children during the ongoing adverse weather conditions.
Varanasi recorded 50 mm of rain in just one hour on Monday night, while the 24-hour rainfall total reached 128 mm, according to the weathermen. Rainfall between 9pm and 10pm on Monday was particularly intense, with several roads getting waterlogged within around 20 minutes. Heavy rainfall is likely at some places over the next two days, while isolated areas may receive very heavy rain during the next 24 hours.
The monsoon trough was passing over Varanasi and adjoining Purvanchal areas, according to meteorologists. Atul Kumar Singh, senior scientist at the UP Regional Meteorological Centre, said the eastern end of the monsoon trough was passing over Kashi and Purvanchal. He said the trough extending from Uttar Pradesh to a low-pressure area had strengthened monsoon activity across the state.
The heavy downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, triggered severe waterlogging across several parts of the city and caused panic among residents. Traffic movement was severely affected in Cantt, Sunderpur, Lahartara, Manduadih, Chandpur, Rath Yatra and adjoining areas. The interaction between easterly and westerly winds over the region had intensified rainfall activity. Rainfall intensity may subsequently decrease in western parts of Uttar Pradesh as westerly winds become more active. Weather experts advised residents to remain cautious, particularly while travelling through low-lying and waterlogged areas. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi