The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for severe coldwaves in multiple states. Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are under a red alert, while Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand are under an orange alert. IMD advises people to take necessary precautions, stay updated with the weather forecast, and check the coldwave alert on the IMD website or Google Weather. The alert color codes used by IMD are green (no advisory), yellow (be aware), orange (be prepared), and red (take action). The Mausam app by IMD also provides weather updates and alerts.
The Indian Meteorological Department (
IMD
) has issued a warning for a
severe coldwave
for several states across the country. The government body has warned that some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are set to witness severe cold waves in the next 24 hours and has issued the
Red alert
.
Orange alert
has been issued for states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand till Wednesday afternoon.
IMD’s advisory
Preceding the
coldwave warning
, IMD has advised people to take necessary precautions that includes wearing warm clothing, staying indoors and avoiding exposure to cold winds. IMD has also advised people to keep themselves updated with the latest
weather forecast
and alerts.
In this article we will tell you multiple ways of checking the
coldwave alert
issued by IMD and also understand the
colour codes
of alerts.
Alert colour codes and their meaning
To better understand the warning issued by IMD, it is important to understand the different colour codes used by the weather forecasting agency.
Green - No advisory: A green alert means there might be some weather event, but it doesn't need any advisory.
Yellow - Be aware: A yellow alert indicates bad
weather conditions
. The situation might worsen, causing disruptions to daily life.
Orange - Be prepared: An orange alert is issued when extremely bad weather is expected. It may disrupt transport, rail, road, and air, as well as the power supply.
Red - Take action: A red alert is issued when extremely bad weather conditions are expected to disrupt transport and power supply, posing a risk to life.
How to check the coldwave alert in your region
- Visit the IMD website at mausam.imd.gov.in.
- Click on the Warnings Subdivisionwise link under the Warnings section at the top.
- Select your subdivision from the list of subdivisions.
- Check the Cold Wave column or icon on the map for the latest updates on cold wave alerts in your region.
You can also check the cold wave alert from IMD using Google Weather.
For this, Open Google app and tap on the weather icon at the top (placed below the search bar)
Look for the Coldwave Alert label. If you see it, tap on it to check the warning and see if your region is listed there.
IMD also has a dedicated Mausam app on PlayStore and Apple App Store. Users can also download the app to check out the latest weather updates along with alerts issued for their region.
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