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    IMD predicts second 'break monsoon' phase, hills on high alert
    High alert in hills following northward shifting of monsoon trough

    IMD predicts second 'break monsoon' phase, hills on high alert

    By Manzoor-ul-Hassan
    Aug 22, 2023
    12:17 pm

    What's the story

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a second phase of "break monsoon" for several parts of India this week, attributing the weather phenomenon to the El Nino episode.

    The monsoon trough is expected to shift northward, resulting in subdued rainfall in Northwest and Peninsular India, it said.

    In contrast, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the Himalayan region, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and north Bihar, as well as parts of Northeast India—prompting a high alert in these areas.

    Details

    Uttarakhand prepare for fresh monsoon rains, SDRF teams on standby

    To tackle the fresh monsoon in Uttarakhand, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is reportedly on standby.

    Some personnel have been deployed in areas prone to floods and landslides for quick rescue and relief.

    At least 560 personnel have been alerted at 42 locations across the state, said SDRF Commandant Manikant Mishra.

    "We remain ready with the raft, deep diving equipment, sonar system, drones, thermal imaging cameras, and other advanced types of equipment to deal with any situation," he said.

    Himachal Pradesh

    Himachal Pradesh rescue teams also prepared

    In Himachal Pradesh, all relevant departments and officials have readied and put on high alert, with rescue teams prepared on a war footing basis.

    The Director of Himachal Pradesh SDRF, DC Rana, said all concerned departments and officials had been asked to stay prepared for any eventuality.

    "Rescue teams are prepared to move swiftly to flood and landslide-prone areas. Men and machinery have been put in place to restore the roads in case of blockades," he added.

    Monsoon trough

    Know about 'monsoon trough'

    According to IMD experts, the monsoon trough is an extended low-pressure band over the sea (or "heat low") from Pakistan to the head of the Bay of Bengal region.

    The monsoon trough is one of the semi-permanent aspects of monsoon circulation, they said.

    Furthermore, the weather department projected that a dry period in most parts of the country might begin as early as Tuesday and extend until the end of the month.

    What Next?

    El Nino's role in weakening Indian monsoon

    El Nino is characterized by the unusual warming of waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific, which is associated with warmer summers and weaker monsoon rains in India.

    During El Nino conditions, high sea surface temperatures over the east Pacific lead to increased convection and clouding over South America.

    However, this does not occur over the western Pacific and other regions, resulting in a failure of the Indian summer monsoon.

    Insights

    Atmospheric dynamics link El Nino to monsoon

    Weather experts believe that El Nino is primarily responsible for the current weather phenomenon.

    The impact of El Nino on the atmosphere has become more apparent, with its influence felt over India only in August.

    While the monsoon trough's northward positioning can be attributed to various factors, including sinking motion or suppressed atmospheric conditions over central India and atmospheric dynamics associated with El Nino.

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