Senapati DC issues advisories as IMD rings orange alert
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 30 2024:
Senapati deputy commissioner, who is also the chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), has issued a public advisory following an Orange alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for the district.
According to the IMD's special bulletin dated June 28, 2024, Senapati district is expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning and very heavy rainfall on Monday.
The advisory emphasised urgency of the situation and cautioned the public to follow the same to ensure safety.
Residents have been urged to update on latest weather forecasts and warnings issued by local, state, and national authorities.
To minimise potential damage and ensure safety, the advisory recommended reinforcing old doors and windows and securing any loose objects around homes, along with reiterating that the public avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary.
Activities such as agriculture, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits should be postponed until the weather conditions improve, it maintained and further advised the people to steer clear of flood and landslide-prone areas, rivers, and streams and move to safer locations immediately in case of emergencies.
Keeping emergency contacts readily available is also recommended.
Public are informed to report any incident or emergencies to the helpline number 7628992200.Mention may be made that IMD had forecast heavy rainfall activity over Manipur for the next five days due to a cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam and its neighbouring areas at 0.9 km above mean sea level.
Additionally, a trough runs from west Assam to north Odisha between 3.1 and 3.6 km above mean sea level.
An orange alert, which indicates a need to be prepared, has been issued for Senapati district on Monday, and for Ukhrul district on Tuesday.
These areas are expected to face thunderstorms with lightning and very heavy rainfall at isolated places, with rainfall intensity potentially reaching 115.6 to 204.4 mm per day.