Orange Zone: Noida residents advised to stay vigilant over likely rains, thunderstorms

Residents of Gautam Buddha Nagar have been asked to stay alert and vigilant in view of sudden change in weather as well as gusty winds from May 28 to May 31. An advisory in this regard has been issued by the district administration after taking into consideration the predictions of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

In the advisory, the administration has asked Noida residents to exercise caution even as the Delhi-NCR region braces for strong bout of weather changes that could result in high speed winds, thunderstorms and lightning strikes.

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The direction came after IMD stated that a fresh western disturbance is expected to affect North-West India from May 28 onwards, which could lead to unstable weather conditions in the national capital and nearby states. This is predicted to provide much-needed respite from the sizzling heat, but warns of severe dust storms and thunderstorms, IANS reported.

Considering MeT department predictions, District Disaster Specialist, Omkar Chaturvedi, in the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration said that the weather impact is expected to be most severe on Friday, May 29. Look at the situation, authorities have put Gautam Buddha Nagar in the ‘Orange Zone’.

The official stated that several areas in the district are expected to experience strong winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometers per hour (kmph), with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 100 kmph.

Due to this, it is crucial for residents to remain vigilant during adverse weather conditions to prevent loss of human life, livestock, and property damage.

Further, the district administration has advised all the people to download the ‘Damini App’ and ‘Sachet App’ on their mobile phones to receive timely weather-related alerts and warnings. These applications enable users to receive advance notifications regarding storms, strong winds, lightning strikes, and adverse weather conditions.

Moreover, the advisory suggests that people should refrain from standing under trees, near mobile towers, or close to tall buildings during bad weather.

“People are urged not to send children out to play in open fields and to refrain from touching electrical appliances, iron windows, doors, and hand pumps,” it added.