Weather Alert: IMD Issues Red Alert for Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Other Regions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several areas in response to anticipated heavy rainfall. The warning, released on Wednesday, covers 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 should be aware of the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall expected in the coming hours, which could result in flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. Key districts affected by the red alert include those in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.